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Howard Lee Johnson sentenced to eight years after no-contest plea in family-violence case
Summary
Howard Lee Johnson pleaded no contest to assault-family-violence with a prior conviction; Judge Stephanie Boyd imposed eight years in prison, a $1,500 fine, an affirmative family-violence finding, and no-contact and weapons prohibitions.
Judge Stephanie Boyd accepted a no-contest plea from Howard Lee Johnson in a case involving family violence and a previous conviction. The court reviewed waiver of indictment and rights under Articles 1.051 and 26.03 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and confirmed that counsel had reviewed discovery and the information with the defendant.
Under the plea agreement, the court imposed an eight-year prison term, a $1,500 fine, and an affirmative finding of family violence. The judge specified that the affirmative finding carries collateral consequences, including a prohibition on owning or possessing weapons and conditions affecting custodial designation. The court also ordered no contact with the named complainant and required the clerk to file required documentation.
The defendant sought concurrent treatment of any parole obligations; the court explained sentence consequences and encouraged the defendant to address the behavior that brought him before the court.
