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Defendant waives rights and pleads in intoxication‑related felony case
Summary
In a plea colloquy before Judge Stephanie Boyd, defendant Jerson Rios waived a jury trial and certain rights and the court accepted a plea/stipulation to count 1 (intoxication‑related second‑degree felony), finding the defendant guilty on the record.
The 187th District Court called CR0052 and the court confirmed counsel and an interpreter were present for defendant Jerson Rios. The court conducted a plea colloquy, asked whether Rios had reviewed the indictment and whether he understood the consequences of pleading, and confirmed that he was waiving the right to a jury trial and other constitutional rights.
Judge Stephanie Boyd explained the charge on the record: “You’re charged with intoxication man vehicle that’s a second degree felony. It’s anywhere from 2 to 20 years and 1000 dollar fine,” and the defendant acknowledged his understanding. The state offered exhibits and the court accepted them into evidence. After the court reviewed the waiver and the record, it found the defendant knowingly and voluntarily entered the plea and announced a finding of guilt on count 1.
Court and counsel discussed sentencing logistics and victim‑impact procedures; the court cautioned that federal authorities may take custody, which could affect victim‑impact timing, and directed parties on next steps for sentencing and restitution. No sentencing on the record was completed during the docket call; the court set further scheduling to permit preparation for sentencing and victim‑impact procedures.
