Also known as: Joanne Hinojosa
 History of interpersonal violence

Gender: Female
Approximate Age: 31
Date of Birth: Mar 2, 1974
Location: Kyle, TX (US)

History

Jan 12, 2006 - Austin, TX (US)
Convicted: Dog stabbed 27 times during domestic dispute

Sentence: She will serve six months behind bars as part of a plea bargain with prosecutors. Hinojosa pleaded in Feb 2008 to criminal mischief and cruelty to animals. Under the plea bargain, she also received 10 years deferred adjudication, a form of probation.

If she violates the terms of her probation, state district Judge Mike Lynch could sentence Hinojosa to up to 10 years in prison.

Prosecutors and Hinojosa agreed to some terms of probation outside the norm. In addition to the standard terms, which include things like staying out of trouble with the law, Hinojosa also must continue her mental health counseling, take prescribed medication, undergo anger management treatment and perform 250 hours of community service. The community service may not be served at an animal facility, such as a shelter, and Hinojosa may not be the sole caretaker of any animals during her 10-year probation, according to the agreement.... more...