Judge Boyd grants occupational license to allow man limited driving after felony DWI compliance

The 187th District Court granted an occupational driving license to Enray Lorenzo Garcia on a felony DWI matter after defense counsel presented proof that Garcia has a functioning ignition interlock and current insurance.

Judge Stephanie Boyd said she would “grant your application” and signed the order, telling Garcia to “make sure that you have a copy of this with you at all times” and reminding him that he may only drive during the times set out in the application and court order. Defense counsel told the court the vehicle’s interlock device had a current calibration and that insurance documentation had been provided to the staff attorney.

The judge explained that the license is limited and that a lapse in insurance or interlock calibration could invalidate the driving privilege. The court instructed Garcia to review the order and to carry certified copies while driving. Probation staff and defense counsel were directed to confirm compliance and provide certified copies to the defendant.

The ruling was purely procedural and conditioned on continued compliance with ignition-interlock and insurance requirements; the court did not modify underlying criminal supervision terms except to permit the narrowly defined driving privileges.

The court moved promptly on the application during the docket call and issued the signed order on the record; no objection from the state was noted during the hearing.

The next administrative step is for Garcia to maintain proof of compliance and for probation to monitor adherence to the license’s limits.