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In this full courtroom hearing, Judge Boyd faces a high-stakes sentencing decision involving a defendant with a long criminal history — and newly documented mental-health progress.
After Monroe Hurd was found incompetent and sent to the San Antonio State Hospital, months of treatment led to competency restoration, compliance with medication, and positive behavioral reports. Defense counsel urged the court to choose treatment and probation, warning that prison would erase progress. Prosecutors opposed probation, citing prior robbery convictions and violent conduct.
⚖️ Legal Breakdown:
This case explains how deferred adjudication probation, felony drug court, and competency restoration work under Texas law — and how judges balance rehabilitation with public safety.
Judge Boyd ultimately granted deferred adjudication with strict conditions, including custody-based evaluations, GPS monitoring, drug court referral, and mental-health treatment.
👉 Watch the full hearing and decide for yourself: Was this justice done right?