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Defendant accepts deferred adjudication, ordered to probation and community service
Summary
A defendant referred to in court as Miss Santoya pleaded to a state‑jail felony theft charge and received deferred adjudication with probation conditions including a $1,200 probated fine, three years’ deferred adjudication, 100 hours community service (satisfied by an anti‑theft course), regular reporting and employment conditions.
A defendant identified in court as Miss Santoya pleaded in a state‑jail felony theft case and was granted deferred adjudication with specific terms by the 187th District Court.
The judge told Miss Santoya that, following review of the state’s exhibits and the plea paperwork, “the court will defer finding of guilt as you apply for deferred adjudication.” The court ordered a $1,200 fine to be probated and three years’ deferred adjudication with regular reporting, random urinalysis, and requirement to provide proof of employment within 30 days.
Defense counsel noted the defendant’s employment at Whataburger; on the record the defense said she “works at Whataburger full time” and asked the court to consider waiving or adjusting part of the fine and monthly supervisory fee. The court ordered that employment proof be filed within 30 days and prohibited employment as a home‑health caregiver or work with minors.
As part of the disposition the judge ordered 100 hours of community service restitution and the completion of an anti‑theft course; the judge specified that completion of the course will satisfy the community service requirement. The court also required regular reporting by Zoom or in person and random drug testing; the judge noted the option of a patch program as an alternative monitoring tool.
The court emphasized communication with probation as critical to success: if issues arise, probation officers or the defendant may notify the court to seek appropriate relief. The plea and the sentencing terms were accepted in open court and the defendant was excused to records for processing.
Next steps: The defendant is on deferred adjudication under the terms ordered by the court; routine probation reporting and completion of the ordered programs will govern future review.
