State v. Carey

The defendant appeals from the revocation of his probation. He claims that the evidence presented at his revocation hearing (1) was insufficient as a matter of law, (2) violated his constitutional right to due process of law, and (3) violated his right to cross-examine witnesses. We reverse the judgment of the trial court.

The record discloses that on June 13, 1988, the defendant pleaded guilty to assault in the third degree in violation of General Statutes § 53a-61 and was sentenced to ninety days in the custody of the commissioner of correction. The defendant’s sentence was suspended and he…