Texas judge Stephanie Boyd recently issued a blunt warning to a young man in her courtroom who repeatedly ignored the terms of his probation, using stark language to underscore the consequences of his choices.
Judge Stephanie Boyd of Bexar County minced no words after hearing that the defendant had failed to complete any of the court-ordered probation requirements, which included a curfew, anger management classes, and staying away from his stepfather.
When asked if he had met any of these conditions, the man responded, “no,” prompting Judge Boyd to share a harsh reality check on what awaits those who enter prison unprepared.
Citing a previous case involving an inmate who quickly fell into perilous situations within prison, Judge Boyd warned:
“It appears that you want to go to prison and be passed around for cigarettes or dessert… because that’s what’s going to happen to you.”
She continued, stressing that neither financial support from family nor commissary funds would shield him from prison’s challenges, stating:
“You understand? And no matter [how much] commissary money that your parents and grandparents can put… on the books for you is going to save you from being passed around at the prison.”
Judge Boyd’s unusually direct language, while controversial, was intended to drive home the gravity of the defendant’s behavior.
She highlighted that his probation violations, including new gang-related tattoos and reckless actions, only further demonstrated his disregard for his probation terms.
Her message was clear: without compliance, the road ahead could lead to severe consequences, including a potential 20-year sentence for aggravated assault.
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