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Defying Judge Boyd: How Disobedience Led to a Massive Prison Sentence

In this case, the defendant, Mr. Smith, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second-degree felony carrying a potential sentence of 2 to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. The court confirmed that Mr. Smith was not coerced, threatened, or promised anything beyond the plea agreement and that he understood the legal consequences, including potential deportation for non-U.S. citizens. He knowingly waived his right to a jury trial, confrontation of witnesses, and live testimony, opting instead to proceed with a deferred adjudication plea.

The plea agreement included a $1,500 fine, deferred adjudication, restitution to the complainant, and several court-ordered programs and restrictions: 120 hours of community service, anger management, MRT, driver safety and gun safety courses, forfeiture of his firearm and badge credentials, no law enforcement employment, and no contact with the victim. The restitution amount was set at $2,463.82, to be paid within 60 days.

During the hearing, the defense emphasized that the defendant had no prior violent history and expressed deep regret for his actions, which escalated from a road argument. The incident involved a misperception of threat, where the defendant believed a young man in another vehicle was pointing a gun, though it was later clarified to be a phone gesture. The firearm involved was legally owned with a suppressor, used during prior target practice, and not intended for harm.

The court approved the plea, emphasizing that the defendant must comply with all probation terms, including regular reporting, employment notifications if working out of county, and completing the required courses and restitution. The judge highlighted the importance of taking responsibility and warned against probation violations. The court also confirmed that the waived count would not be reinstated, and the defendant’s appeal rights were forfeited under the plea agreement.

Overall, the resolution focused on accountability, rehabilitation, and restitution rather than incarceration.

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