A former Bexar County Precinct 2 deputy constable was sentenced Monday to two years of deferred adjudication for an illegal search and inappropriate misconduct during a 2024 traffic stop, according to a news release.

The Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Office said Maximiliano Marquez was forced to permanently forfeit his licenses and certifications, preventing him from ever holding a Texas peace officer position again.

The case stems from a traffic stop on Jan. 18, 2024, when Marquez pulled over a woman who presented her Cuban passport.

During the stop, Marquez asked the woman if she had drugs, which she denied multiple times. He then engaged in inappropriate conduct toward the woman, including repeatedly groping her in the vehicle, the district attorney’s office said.

The wo

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