State v. Jones

GERBER, Judge.

Appellant George Henry Jones (defendant) appeals from the revocation of his probation for failure to complete a drug counseling program.

FACTS

As one of his conditions of probation, defendant was required to “participate and cooperate in and successfully complete any program of assistance, counseling, or therapy, whether outpatient or residential, as directed by the probation officer.” Defendant’s probation officer orally ordered defendant to participate in the TASC drug counseling program in order to comply with this probation condition. The order was not reduced to writing.

Defend…