Watson v. State

BOYD, Justice.

This is an appeal from a conviction for felony possession of a controlled substance. Punishment was assessed by the jury at thirty-five (35) years imprisonment.

Appellant raises one ground of error. He contends the court committed reversible error in admitting, during the penalty stage of the trial, evidence of a prior probation revocation in which he had not been represented by counsel. We overrule the point and affirm the conviction.

The order revoking probation is silent as to whether or not appellant was represented by counsel. The order was admitted over the objection that…