Bawcom v. State

OPINION

in which KEASLER, HERYEY, HOLCOLMB, and COCHRAN, JJ„ joined.

This is a probation revocation case in which the probationer failed to report as required. The State made numerous efforts to contact the probationer before filing a motion to revoke probation1 and made a few efforts to contact him after the capias issued, but the probationer was not apprehended until after his probationary period had expired. The question presented is whether the trial court may consider actions taken by the State before the motion to revoke is filed in determining whether the State has exercised due…