Judge suspends 10-year sentence, places Reuben Rendon Jr. on eight years' probation after robbery plea

Judge Stephanie Boyd sentenced Reuben Rendon Jr. on the robbery charge after the defendant entered a no-contest plea and consented to stipulations of testimony.

The sentence matters because the court assessed 10 years in prison but suspended that sentence and placed Rendon on eight years of community supervision with a series of treatment, reporting and work conditions intended to address substance use and victim restitution.

At the plea hearing Judge Stephanie Boyd confirmed that Rendon had reviewed court admonishments and the plea agreement with counsel and that the state had been given discovery. The plea agreement stated punishment would be assessed at 10 years and included a $2,000 fine; the state was silent on deferred adjudication but recommended community supervision and restitution to the complainant.

After reviewing the stipulations and evidence the court found sufficient basis to accept the plea. The court then imposed the 10-year sentence but suspended it and placed Rendon on eight years of probation. Conditions ordered by the court include regular reporting (by Zoom or in person), random drug testing, a TAP evaluation and a felony drug-court evaluation to be completed while the defendant is in custody and before the week is out, 200 hours of community-service restitution (waived if the defendant obtains a trade-school credential), proof of employment within 30 days, and no employment as a home health-care provider or in positions with minors. The court also ordered 90 sober meetings in 90 days and no contact with the complainant or the store identified as Circle K at 1002 Castroville, San Antonio, Texas 78237. Restitution, if any, was ordered to the complainant and the court left the amount subject to a restitution hearing if counsel requested one.

During the hearing Rendon addressed the court: “I was wrong. I just wanna be clean and sober and not break the law. That's all I wanna do, Your Honor.” Judge Boyd reviewed the options with him, including the difference between deferred adjudication and a conviction if revoked, and the defendant confirmed his choice before sentencing.

The court also directed that probation perform an initial field visit to the defendant’s place of employment and to monitor compliance with reporting and testing requirements. The judge explained that if Rendon complied with conditions the suspended sentence would remain in effect; if revoked, the original custodial exposure could be imposed.

The docket entry notes the court’s acceptance of the plea and the suspended sentence; further administrative follow-up (probation supervision and any restitution hearings) is scheduled through probation services.