The Stewart decision creates a potentially powerful tool for appellate attorneys looking to undue a grossly disproportionate sentence. Complete the attached application form as presented.You may submit attached documents as instructed in the application. Courts must use OCA's forms when entering a felony judgment. In granting a commutation of sentence, the Texas governor does not forgive the crime as they would in a pardon, but instead reduces a defendant's sentence. It depends on what the 2d degree felony is, how serious the offence is, and whether the defendant has a previous criminal history. The most common misconception about deferred adjudication in Texas is that successful completion removes the criminal charge from one's record. (B) explains that finding on the record. (c) The judge is not required to direct a supervision officer to prepare a presentence report in a felony case if:. I got 2 DUIs in one state and just picked up DWI in Texas.