Defendant pleads guilty in Bexar County possession case; court imposes agreed 180‑day term

Terry Talton pleaded guilty Tuesday in the 187th District Court to possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1, less than one gram, and the court imposed the punishment negotiated in a plea agreement.

Judge Stephanie Boyd found that the state had complied with discovery and accepted Talton’s plea, saying that the written agreement called for a sentence of 180 days in the county jail and an $800 fine. The judge explained the statutory punishment range and the effect of the plea on Talton’s appellate rights. Talton and his attorney confirmed they had reviewed discovery and the plea paperwork.

The court orally reviewed the possible sentence range, noting: “The range of punishment is anywhere from a hundred and 80 days up to 2 years in the state jail facility and up to $10,000 fine.” The clerk and counsel then confirmed the defendant’s waiver of jury trial and the court accepted the stipulation of evidence presented by the state.

As part of formal sentencing the judge confirmed that the defendant would receive credit for time served, explaining that how the sheriff credits a defendant for time in custody (for example, 2‑for‑1 or 3‑for‑1 credit) is calculated by the jail and not by the court. Talton acknowledged that he had reviewed the admonishments and the trial‑court certification of rights to appeal.

The court’s minutes show the plea and sentencing were entered as presented; defense counsel asked that standard post‑plea paperwork be completed and the court excused the defendant once the reset form was signed.