Martin v. State

TOAL, Justice:

The State appeals the post-conviction relief (“PCR”) judge’s determination that the probation revocation of Willie Lewis Martin (“Respondent”) was improper.

Factual/Procedural Background

Respondent is currently an inmate at the McCormick Correctional Institution of the South Carolina Department of Corrections. Out of his rather lengthy criminal history, the portion relevant to this case can be summarized as follows:

1. On December 16, 1986, Respondent pled guilty to one offense of Burglary, Second for which the trial judge sentenced him to 6 years, suspended for 5 years probation.…