Judge Stephanie Boyd issues multiple rulings: two revocations, one early termination to be signed, bond denial and several reset dates

Judge Stephanie Boyd presided over a packed docket in the 187th District Court in Bexar County, hearing motions ranging from revocations of community supervision to bond requests and pretrial diversion acceptances.

The most consequential rulings included revocations and prison sentences in two family‑violence–related matters, the court’s decision to grant early termination of supervision for one probationer (to be signed at a later date), denial of a bond reduction request, and scheduling of multiple reset and trial dates. Several cases were continued so prosecutors and defense counsel could confer or complete discovery.

The decisions matter because they resolve custody and supervision status for defendants and set dates when defendants must appear again or complete conditions such as pretrial diversion or restitution payments.

Votes at a glance: key case outcomes - John Thomas Hayes (Case: 2023CR3545): Court found a violation of condition 25 (prohibited contact) true, revoked deferred adjudication and sentenced Hayes to 6 years in prison; the court recommended placement in a therapeutic community and noted an affirmative finding of family violence. - Victoria Castro Villareal (Case: 20202212): Court found a violation of reporting condition true, adjudicated guilt and revoked community supervision; the judge sentenced Villareal to 5 years in prison (credit for time served noted). The court ordered no unsupervised contact with minors and directed recommended therapeutic treatment where appropriate. - Paul Bell (Case: 20240058): The court indicated it will grant early termination of community supervision; the judge said the termination will be signed on May 8 if no problems arise. Probation and victim input were considered before the decision; the court required the defense to appear May 8 to obtain the signed order. - Johnny De La Rosa (bond reduction motion): Motion for bond reduction was denied; bond set at $75,000 remains in place with the court citing victim safety concerns and the contents of State’s Exhibit 1. - Dustin (Chapman) Newkirk (cases: plea in 2024 c.r. matter and revocation in 2019 CR13070): Newkirk entered a plea under a plea agreement (180 days in state jail for the charged unauthorized use); the court later found a probation violation true in the older matter and sentenced him to 300 days in the state jail facility (to run concurrent with other specified counts); the court recommended a therapeutic community and imposed no‑contact conditions where appropriate. - Gabriel Martinez (Case: 2025CR000172): Pretrial diversion (PTD) was accepted into program on 04/01/2025; the court reset the matter for May 20 so the parties can confirm the diversion paperwork and next steps. - Sebastian Gonzales: Court coordinated with law‑enforcement and military‑recruiting personnel; the judge and Sergeant Flores arranged for dismissal/processing so Gonzales could proceed with Marine Corps enlistment; the judge indicated she would sign dismissal and provide copies so he could continue enlistment processing. - Victor Anthony Fernandez (restitution matter): Judge set a review for June 26 to check progress on restored payments; the court reminded Fernandez that the minimum ordered restitution payments were $800 per month and instructed him to make substantial progress by the next status date.

Supporting details and scheduling - Multiple matters were continued to allow the State time to confer with victims or to tender plea offers; the judge repeatedly ordered return/reset dates (commonly May 20 and May 29) for discovery, offers, or disposition settings. - In several matters the court emphasized that defendants must appear appropriately dressed and must report to counsel and probation as ordered; the judge repeatedly reminded attorneys and defendants of interpreter procedures and probation‑officer consultation for potential probation matters. - The court granted or accepted several procedural and paperwork items on condition that defense counsel obtain and deliver signed reset or dismissal forms before leaving court.

Context and next steps The courtroom calendar combined routine first‑appearance settings with dispositive rulings. The judge signaled particular attention to family‑violence matters (affirmative finding language was used in at least one sentence) and to defendants’ ability to comply with supervision and restitution requirements.

Several cases will return to the 187th District Court on specific dates set on the record (noted above) for either dismissal paperwork, sentencing signatures, further discovery, or review of restitution compliance. Where the court said it would “sign” an order on a later date (for example, the early termination for Paul Bell and the dismissal intended to facilitate Sebastian Gonzales’s enlistment), the order’s final effect depends on those forthcoming signed documents.

Ending The court recessed for a lunch break and planned to resume a jury trial at 12:30; remaining nontrial matters were continued to the dates the judge announced at the hearing. The docket included multiple administrative reminders (interpreters, probation officer conferals, and required paperwork) that defense counsel and defendants must complete before the next appearances.