Several defendants at the 252nd District Court entered guilty pleas in driving‑while‑intoxicated and related matters and the judge outlined sentencing elements that will govern each defendant’s supervision.

In one case the judge summarized a plea agreement: “It looks like the agreement that you’ve reached is for a 10 year term in prison, but that would be probated. You’d be on probation for 5 years. You’d be ordered to pay a $500 fine and follow all of the rules and conditions of probation, and that, includes that 10 day mandatory upfront time,” in explaining the terms to a defendant who had pleaded guilty to a third‑or‑more DWI.

For other DWI pleas the court approved probationary outcomes with specific supervision conditions. The judge imposed ignition‑interlock device requirements and weekend detention for some defendants, explaining: “You are required to have the auto ignition interlock device, for sure for that first year.” In one case the court allowed 10 days of upfront time to be served as five successive weekends beginning Nov. 28 at 6 p.m.

The judge repeatedly cautioned defendants that successful compliance with probation conditions could result in dismissal of the underlying conviction for practical purposes, but warned that violations would bring motions to revoke and possible imposition of the agreed jail terms.

What happens next: Defendants due for sentencing or required to meet with probation were told to stop by the probation desk after court and to provide any documents requested; ignition‑interlock installation and weekend jail instructions carry firm start dates and attendance requirements.