Gates v. State

The appellant, Claude Wesley Gates, appeals from the revocation of his probation. He pleaded guilty to the offense of possession of a forged instrument in the second degree on October 22, 1991. He was sentenced as a habitual offender to 10 years' imprisonment. His sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation for five years. On December 2, 1992, his probation was revoked. This appeal is from that revocation.

Counsel for the appellant has filed a brief in substantial compliance with Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738,87 S.Ct. 1396, 18 L.Ed.2d 493 (1967), in which he states that he can…