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Several felony cases set plea deadlines; judges warn of immigration consequences and set timelines for Padilla advice
Summary
The 187th District Court set plea-deadline dates across multiple felony dockets and repeatedly advised noncitizen defendants to consult immigration counsel before pleading; several defendants were given 30–60 day deadlines and reminders about deportation risks if convicted of aggravated offenses.
During the April 22, 2025 docket in the 187th District Court, Judge Stephanie Boyd and court staff set plea-deadline dates in multiple felony matters and repeatedly notified noncitizen defendants of immigration consequences.
The court scheduled plea-deadline dates and interim settings for cases including those of Alex Avila and another aggravated-robbery defendant who identified as a noncitizen. The…
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