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Judge Boyd sentences John Philip D. McCarter to probation after state-jail DWI plea
Summary
The 187th District Court accepted a plea from John Philip D. McCarter on a DWI with a child in the vehicle, imposing a suspended state‑jail sentence, probation and court-ordered alcohol measures including ignition interlock and GPS in lieu of a short jail sanction.
John Philip D. McCarter pleaded no contest in the 187th District Court to driving while intoxicated with a child, and Judge Stephanie Boyd sentenced him to a two‑year term in the state jail facility, suspended in favor of community supervision and conditions the court described at the hearing.
The sentence was suspended and McCarter was placed on three years of community supervision. The court ordered a $1,000 fine, ignition interlock “until further notice,” regular reporting, random urine analyses with alcohol testing, proof of employment within 30 days, monthly field visits and restrictions against employment as a home‑health provider or work with minors.
Judge Boyd told McCarter the court expects strict sobriety while on supervision, noting that people who drive intoxicated risk killing others. McCarter acknowledged he had not drunk since the incident and said he drank “two or three times a week” before the offense. The judge offered the defendant a choice of a 30‑day GPS condition in lieu of a 10‑day Bexar County jail sanction and the defendant opted for GPS.
The court also imposed an initial intensive outpatient treatment regimen, 180 sober meetings in 180 days, a TAP evaluation, VIP/DWI intervention requirements and driver license suspension consistent with the court’s admonishments. Judge Boyd said probation must monitor the home for alcohol and ensure compliance with conditions.
Defense counsel told the court McCarter has been remorseful and recently sought treatment; the prosecutor presented the plea paperwork and the agreed sentencing package. After review of the State’s exhibits and the plea colloquy, the court accepted the plea and pronounced sentence.
McCarter remains under probation supervision to begin reporting to the probation office for the conditions set by the court.
