Gordon v. State

Dennis Gordon appeals from an order revoking his probation. The order found that appellant violated two conditions of probation: first, by failing to pay $10.00 per month for the cost of supervision; and second, by failing to work diligently at a lawful occupation. We reverse.

Initially, we note that the State recognized its failure to present any evidence concerning the allegation of violation of probation by failing to work at a lawful occupation. Thus the trial court improperly revoked appellant's probation based on that allegation. We turn next to the allegation of violation of probation…