Court gives missed-sentencing defendant a 10-year deferred probation term with conditions including GED and mental-health services

During the docket call the court revisited the case of Donnie Glenn Smith, who previously failed to appear for sentencing and had a bond forfeiture entered. After hearing argument from defense counsel and the prosecutor and reviewing the presentence report, the judge exercised discretion to defer adjudication and place Smith on a long-term probation plan with rehabilitative conditions.

Defense counsel emphasized Smith's lack of prior criminal history, his mental-health diagnoses and a low-risk assessment by probation services; the state characterized the incident as an "all‑out fight" with a peace officer and opposed deferred probation. Smith told the court he missed the earlier sentencing due to illness and transportation problems. The judge noted both the seriousness of the charged conduct and the defendant's background and elected to defer adjudication while imposing substantial supervision and conditions.

The court ordered a 10‑year deferred probation term with a $500 fine, required participation in mental‑health services through Spindletop (including medication or counseling if recommended), mandated that Smith begin pursuing a GED within 45 days and imposed other standard conditions of probation. The judge explained that successful completion of probation would lead to dismissal and no felony conviction, while violation could result in revocation and exposure to the full punishment range (two to 20 years).

The judge recorded a previous bond forfeiture in the case, handed the trial‑court certification to the defendant and instructed counsel on next administrative steps.