On Dec. 4 during the 187th District docket call, the court considered multiple petitions for early termination of deferred-adjudication supervision and issued mixed rulings.

For Daniel (Mister) Dunning, defense counsel reported compliance with programs and favorable reports; the court reviewed a letter from the complainant and probation reports and granted early termination. The decision followed defense representations that Dunning had completed required classes, field visits and community service.

Luis Enrique Mendez similarly presented documentation through probation of program completion, financial compliance and community-service completion; the complainant supported termination and the court granted early termination, citing available community supports and compliance.

By contrast, a petition by Mister Rivera, who had been supervised out of Florida, was opposed by the complainant. Miss Abrams told the court the victim objected and remained in fear and had ongoing medical issues tied to the incident; after the defendant addressed the court, the judge denied early termination but permitted reporting by mail. The judge said the decision turned on ongoing victim harm rather than the defendant’s supervision reports alone: "I'm not going to grant early termination," the judge stated, noting the complainant's continuing fear and medical ramifications.

The court emphasized that victim input, probation verification and public-safety considerations would guide its decisions on early-termination petitions and directed probation to continue monitoring and reporting.