The court accepted a guilty plea from John Anthony Cruz and reviewed a presentence investigation (PSI) and TAP evaluation before imposing sentence. According to the plea agreement, punishment was capped at 10 years. The court offered two clear choices to Cruz: follow TAP recommendations and receive probation, or face a 2–6 year active prison sentence. Cruz elected probation.

"I'll grant your application for probation," Judge Stephanie Boyd said when imposing sentence. The court found Cruz guilty, suspended a 10-year sentence and probated an eight-year term. The judge ordered a $1,500 fine to be probated, restitution payments as applicable, regular reporting by Zoom or in person, and random urine analyses. The court also ordered the defendant to be transferred to safety (custody for transfer) and referred him to felony drug court if space becomes available.

Nut graf: The court made clear that the probation pathway is contingent on treatment and compliance with TAP recommendations; noncompliance could result in revocation and a state prison term. "If there's an issue, let your probation officer know about it," the judge said, adding that failure to engage could lead to incarceration.

Details: the court reviewed Cruz's criminal history and the TAP report, stating concerns about long-term drug dependency and the risk of recidivism if treatment is not followed. The court also ordered proof of employment conditions and restrictions on certain types of employment (e.g., no employment as a home health care provider or with minors) and residence limitations. The judge specifically required regular sober-support meetings and a sponsor as part of supervision.

Outcome and next steps: Cruz remains in custody for transfer; probation will monitor compliance, including UAs and reporting, and the court asked probation to prepare any referrals to drug court when a slot opens. The plea and sentence waiver of appeal were reviewed on the record.