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Defendant Gennaro Zavala accepts plea; judge imposes four-year term and finds family-violence enhancement
Summary
Gennaro Zavala appeared by video, waived jury, and entered a plea that the court accepted; the sentence included four years in prison, a $1,500 fine, and an affirmative finding of family violence, with no contact ordered with the complainant.
In the hearing for Gennaro Zavala, the court took appearances and confirmed the defendant’s consent to proceed by video. The state announced it would proceed only on count two and waived other counts and enhancements; the defense did not object to the waiver. The judge admonished the defendant regarding rights and consequences, and the defendant indicated he understood.
According to the plea the court accepted, punishment was to be assessed at four years in prison with a $1,500 fine and an affirmative finding of family violence. The court also ordered no contact with the complainant and noted the resulting restrictions that accompany an affirmative finding, including prohibitions on owning or possessing weapons and limitations on custodial designations. The judge advised that the defendant waived certain appellate rights by signing the waiver-of-appeal paragraph.
The court explained that credit for time served is determined by the sheriff’s department (for 2‑for‑1 credit) and that the court did not have authority to grant credits beyond what jail administration provides. The judge also directed the sheriff’s office and counsel to ensure records reflect any credit for time served.
