Singletary v. State

THREADGILL, Judge.

Appellant contends that the trial court erred in revoking his probation on grounds he was drinking beer as he was never prohibited from drinking alcoholic beverages as a condition of his probation. We agree and reverse.

Appellant was placed on probation for five years for auto theft. At the sentencing hearing, the trial court recited that appellant was to be evaluated for alcohol and drug abuse and that the probation order was to “contain the normal standard drug and alcohol clauses.” However, nothing in the record indicates that the court or the probation officer explained…