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Defendant in 2024 case accepts conviction; judge imposes suspended prison term, probation conditions
Summary
In State v. Fidicio Gonzales (2024CR009869), the defendant elected a conviction rather than deferred adjudication; the court imposed a suspended prison term with probation and multiple conditions including regular reporting, community service, and no contact with the Tropicana Sports Bar.
The court on the record in 2024CR009869 heard the matter State v. Fidicio Gonzales and reviewed stipulated video evidence before asking questions about events inside and outside a bar. The judge told the defendant he had two choices: deferred adjudication with 90 days in jail as a condition of probation, or a conviction without immediate jail time; the defendant chose a conviction.
The judge found the defendant guilty and imposed a sentence that included a suspended term of imprisonment with probation for six years, regular reporting (Zoom or in person), random urine analyses, proof of employment within 30 days, prohibition against employment as a home‑health care provider or working with minors, 100 hours of community service/restoration (deemed satisfied after parenting classes), parenting classes and anger‑management counseling, and monthly field visits for six months. The court also ordered no contact with Tropicana (Tropicana Sports Bar, 1515 South Givers) and noted the court’s inability to permit appeal as part of the plea‑bargain paperwork.
The judge explained the choice to the defendant on the record: “There are only two choices. I will grant your application for deferred adjudication … but as a condition of your probation, you’re gonna have to do some jail time, and that will be 90 days. Or I will give you a conviction, and there’s no jail time.” The court advised the defendant about collateral consequences of a felony conviction, including weapon prohibitions and limited appeal rights.
The State indicated no restitution was owed in the present case. Probation and defense counsel were directed to follow up on conditions and reporting requirements, and the court emphasized the importance of communication with probation to remain successful during supervision.
The next procedural step for this docketed cause was routine probation monitoring under the terms imposed by the court.
