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Defendant in possession case granted deferred adjudication with treatment, parenting classes and service hours
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Summary
In State v. Lucio So to the court accepted a no-contest plea and granted three years of deferred adjudication with random drug testing, a TAP evaluation, parenting classes tied to community-service reduction, employment checks and a probated $1,200 fine.
The court in a county criminal docket call accepted a no‑contest plea and granted deferred adjudication to the defendant in State v. Lucio So to (case 2026CR000422).
The judge told the defendant the charge was possession of a controlled substance, felony group 2 (4–400 grams), a second‑degree felony carrying 2–20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine, and explained the rights he would waive by entering a plea. The defendant confirmed he had reviewed discovery and the plea paperwork with counsel and said he understood the admonishments and that no one had coerced him.
The court deferred a finding of guilt and ordered three years of deferred adjudication. Conditions included regular random urinalysis testing; reporting by Zoom or in person; a TAP evaluation with follow‑through on recommendations; a probated $1,200 fine; proof of employment within 45 days; prohibition on employment as a home‑health caregiver or working with minors; 120 hours of community service restitution (100 hours waived upon completion of court‑ordered parenting classes and the remaining 20 hours satisfied after completing the DOEP course); and additional probation requirements the court described. The judge warned that if the deferred adjudication is later revoked the court could find the defendant guilty and sentence him up to the statutory maximum for the offense.
The defendant acknowledged the consequences for noncitizens and signed the waiver of appeal in accordance with plea paperwork. The court also instructed the defendant to remain in contact with probation and explained reporting requirements. The defendant and counsel asked the court to follow the plea agreement; the judge accepted it and entered the deferred adjudication disposition.
The case record shows the state introduced its exhibits and the court found there was sufficient evidence to support the plea and enter the deferred adjudication disposition. The judge closed the matter by reminding the defendant to maintain contact with probation and comply with the ordered conditions.
