Spratling v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “"There is nothing in the record to indicate that appellant was ever given any notice that his jury trial would also constitute a probation revocation hearing nor are we familiar with any authority that a jury trial can serve such a double purpose. If convicted, the conviction can be charged as a probation violation and the conviction will then be the basis for probation revocation. Also, the commission of an offense which is charged as a violation of probation may be proved at a probation revocation hearing. Here, there has been a trial of appellant on a criminal charge of which he was acquitted but there has been no probation revocation hearing. For appellant to be afforded due process, he is entitled to a hearing on a specific charge or specific charges of probation violation which he has not had."”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Spratling

2. “THE COURT: No, sir. If I didn't have it on the case which was not beyond a reasonable doubt according to the jury, the fact that I had testimony that you were carrying a pistol and that is also a violation of your probation. Your probation is revoked and rescinded.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Spratling

3. “THE COURT: Based upon the evidence that I have heard, I have found that you have violated your probation. I asked do you have any legal cause to show why sentence should not be imposed?”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Spratling