A Texas appellate court has upheld a ten-year prison sentence for Alejandro Longoria after he violated the terms of his community supervision related to an aggravated assault case. Longoria, who was initially sentenced to ten years in prison for causing serious bodily injury to Benjamin Romero, had his sentence imposed after the court found he failed to comply with the conditions of his supervision.
This ruling affects Longoria, who had been on community supervision since pleading guilty to the charges in 2025. The decision underscores the importance of adhering to court-imposed conditions, particularly in cases involving violent crimes.
In November 2025, Longoria was charged with aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury to Romero. He pleaded guilty, and the trial court assessed a ten-year sentence but suspended it, placing him on community supervision instead. The conditions of his supervision included prohibitions against contacting the victim, approaching him within 200 feet, consuming alcohol, and fulfilling financial obligations such as fines and restitution.
However, in January 2026, the State of Texas moved to revoke Longoria's community supervision, citing two violations: failure to pay required fines and fees, and an incident where he allegedly came within 200 feet of Romero. Longoria denied both allegations, leading to a revocation hearing.
During the hearing, Romero testified that Longoria entered a convenience store, spoke to him, and then grabbed him by the neck. This incident was captured on surveillance video, which the court reviewed. Longoria's supervision officer testified that he had not made any payments towards his court-ordered obligations and was delinquent by $225.90.
Longoria testified that he did not recognize Romero until he heard his voice and claimed he only placed his hand on Romero's chest. He acknowledged that he should have left the store instead of engaging with Romero. The trial court found that he had indeed violated the terms of his supervision.
The court ruled that the evidence was sufficient to support the finding that Longoria went within 200 feet of Romero. The opinion stated, "Video footage shows Appellant speaking to Romero inside the store and then placing his hand on Romero’s neck as Romero moved to leave." The court emphasized that the trial court's decision was reasonable and supported by the evidence presented.
In addition to the violation regarding proximity to Romero, the court noted that Longoria's failure to pay fines was also a concern. However, the court did not need to address this issue further since the finding of the first violation was sufficient to uphold the revocation of supervision.
The ruling has significant implications for Longoria, who will now serve the full ten-year sentence. It also serves as a reminder to others on community supervision about the importance of complying with all court conditions, especially in cases involving violent offenses.
This case highlights the strict enforcement of community supervision terms and the consequences of non-compliance. The court's decision reinforces the legal principle that a single violation can lead to the revocation of community supervision.
Looking ahead, Longoria has the option to appeal the court's decision, although the specifics of any potential appeal were not discussed in the court's opinion. There are no related cases pending that could affect this ruling.