United States v. Joseph Pattman

Joseph Pattman appeals from revocation of his probation on the grounds that (1) he was not given timely written notice of the grounds for revocation, and (2) admission of a police arrest report violated his Sixth Amendment right to confrontation. We affirm the order of revocation.

Pattman pleaded guilty to possession of stolen mail in May 1975. Thereafter, he was placed on probation. The conditions of probation required him to notify his probation officer if he was arrested and to remain at all times within the Eastern District of Missouri. In December 1975, a probation violation warrant…