Judge accepts guilty pleas in separate docket for Brian Mahan
Summary
In a separate docket entry, the court accepted a plea and found Brian Mahan guilty on multiple cause numbers after stipulation of testimony; sentencing-related work (PSI/TAP) and a January hearing were scheduled to resolve community‑supervision applications.
The court accepted guilty pleas and entered findings of guilt for defendant Brian Mahan after the parties stipulated to testimony and the court reviewed the state’s exhibits.
At the plea colloquy, the judge confirmed the defendant had waived a jury trial and repeated admonishments about rights and immigration consequences where applicable. The court found the plea knowing and voluntary and accepted the stipulation of testimony and the admitted exhibits, finding sufficient evidence to enter guilty findings on the cause numbers presented. The judge advised that if the defendant requested a presentence investigation (PSI) and TAP evaluation, the process would require roughly eight to twelve weeks; counsel asked to return in January to present witnesses and evidence in support of community supervision applications. The court set a follow‑up date of January 20 to review any mitigation evidence and make a decision on the application for community supervision.
No sentence was imposed at the plea hearing; the court outlined procedural options and dates for a PSI or witness presentation. Defense counsel and the state reserved the right to file motions if discovery remained outstanding. The court told the defendant the plea could be withdrawn if the court declined to follow the state’s recommendations.
