Blankenship v. State

The appellant, Gary Lelton Blankenship, appeals from an order revoking his probation. In April 1997, the appellant pleaded guilty to, and was convicted of, possession of a controlled substance, and was sentenced to four years' imprisonment. The appellant was placed on probation for two years, and the balance of his sentence was suspended.

In July 1998, the appellant's probation officer filed a delinquency report, alleging that the appellant had failed to avoid "injurious or vicious habits," in violation of the terms of his probation. Following a hearing, the trial court revoked the appellant's…