Taylor v. State

OPINION

The order deferring adjudication of Ronald Taylor’s guilt contained a fine of $300, which the judge orally pronounced at that time. Later, when Taylor’s guilt was adjudicated, the judge did not orally pronounce a fine but included the $300 fine within the written judgment. While this action would be permissible in a case involving regular probation, we conclude that the fine must be deleted in this case because of the unique circumstances of deferred adjudication.

Facts and Procedural History

Taylor was charged with sexual assault. After a jury was selected, he pleaded guilty pursuant to…