Carter v. State

ON PETITION TO TRANSFER

SULLIVAN, Justice.

Defendant Jimmie Carter’s probation was revoked based on urinalysis results indicating marijuana use. The Court of Appeals found the urinalysis evidence inadmissible. Because strict evidentiary standards do not apply in probation revocation hearings, this evidence was admissible. Accordingly, we affirm the trial court.

Background

On October 16,1995, Defendant pled guilty to the charge of Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated, a Class D Felony. 1 The Defendant was given a one and one half year jail sentence with all but thirty (30) days suspended.…