State v. West

A review of the history of this case unearths a procedural morass. As we delve into the ultimate conclusions reached by the trial court and court of appeals, and consider the arguments posed by the parties, we uncover an almost endless array of issues. Thus, we raise, without deciding, the following questions: (1) Is the granting of shock probation an appealable order and, if so, should the state have filed a notice of appeal from the trial court’s February 28, 1991 entry? (2) Is the denial (revocation) of shock probation an appealable order? (3) Did appellee have a right to file a notice of…