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Court finds violation, grants motion and sentences Steven Wahlbacher to five years under agreement
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Summary
In 2023CR0889 the parties reached an agreement the court accepted: the judge found a supervision violation true, granted the state's motion to revoke, and sentenced Steven Wahlbacher to five years, with credit for prior time and treatment credits noted.
The court called case 2023CR0889 and asked whether the defendant had reviewed the motion to revoke community supervision with counsel. After the parties conferred, the state and defense presented an agreement calling for the court to grant the state's motion and impose a five‑year sentence.
State prosecutor Lauren Espinosa (speaker 8) described the alleged violation as failure to report to the supervision officer for multiple months and recommended treatment modifications. Defense counsel Donald Wilson (speaker 13) acknowledged Wahlbacher’s long history with substance abuse and asked the court for another opportunity focused on rehabilitation.
The judge found the violation of supervision condition number 4 true and granted the motion, then pronounced sentence under the parties’ agreement: “The court will sentence you to 5 years in the prison,” the judge said, adding credits for time served and for any inpatient treatment previously completed. The judge also prohibited unsupervised contact with minors and reiterated post‑conviction limitations that accompany a felony sentence.
Defense counsel noted the defendant had completed prior ISF treatment and urged the court to consider treatment options. The judge confirmed treatment credits and directed counsel and probation to clarify any remaining custody or credit calculations.
Because the court followed a negotiated agreement, the defendant waived his right to appeal as part of that disposition and was advised of the collateral consequences of a felony conviction during the hearing.
