Judge Boyd grants Kevin Curiel 10-year deferred adjudication after victims' impact statement; restitution hearing set

Judge Stephanie Boyd granted Kevin Curiel deferred adjudication for a term of 10 years after hearing victim impact testimony in a case arising from a multi-vehicle crash that left one victim with significant injuries.

The court accepted a plea agreement and placed Curiel on 10 years of community supervision with multiple conditions, including regular reporting, random drug testing, a $2,500 fine, 200 hours of community service or restitution, and no employment with minors or as a home health care provider. The court also ordered field visits and a TAP evaluation; probation will follow TAP recommendations. The judge said the supervision term will begin on release and that probation conditions tied to employment will start after release from custody.

Victim Ines Leal addressed the court by video, describing long-term injuries from the crash, including surgical hardware in her spine. Leal told the judge the injury had left her permanently disabled and behind on bills; she asked that Curiel be held to a substantial term of supervision. The court acknowledged her statement and scheduled a restitution hearing for March 4, giving the state time to present documentation of losses.

Judge Boyd told Curiel she was granting deferred adjudication, noting the record and mitigation packet the defense provided. The judge said the 10-year term would allow Curiel to complete educational or vocational goals and return to court for termination if appropriate. "If Mister Curiel goes to court who he is and advised by his requirements, then he should be able to come to the court and request to be terminated," the state noted while arguing for 10 years; Boyd followed the state's recommendation.

Conditions ordered included proof of employment within 30 days of release, ignition interlock if applicable, TAP evaluation with follow-up, anger management and parenting classes, and a restitution process beginning with a hearing on March 4. The court advised Curiel that compliance and communication with probation would be essential to success on supervision.