Judge sentences Devin Atkins to five years for forgery after guilty plea

The government meeting held on March 19, 2025, in Texas focused on several court proceedings, including the sentencing of individuals and evaluations of competency to stand trial.

The session began with Judge Raquel West addressing a case involving a defendant found guilty of forgery of a bridal financial instrument. The judge confirmed that the plea was entered freely and voluntarily, sentencing the individual to five years in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Corrections. The defendant was informed of their rights to appeal and the legal implications regarding firearm possession due to the conviction.

Following this, the court moved to the case of Devin Atkins, where the judge acknowledged a competency evaluation conducted by Dr. Grepon. The report, dated February 12, 2025, indicated that Atkins was competent to stand trial. After confirming Atkins' understanding of the proceedings, the judge proceeded with the hearing.

Atkins faced a motion to revoke her unadjudicated probation related to a previous conviction for injury to a child, elderly, or disabled individual. The judge outlined several alleged violations of probation, including failure to report to the probation department and provide verification of program attendance. Atkins denied some allegations but admitted to failing to successfully complete a safety program. The judge confirmed that Atkins entered pleas of true to specific counts regarding her probation violations, affirming that these pleas were made freely and voluntarily.

The meeting concluded with the judge's findings on the competency of Atkins and the acknowledgment of her probation violations, setting the stage for further legal proceedings. The court emphasized the importance of compliance with probation terms and the consequences of violations.