Dowdle v. State

KELLUM, Judge.

The appellant, Anthony Dowdle, appeals from the circuit court’s revocation of his probation. The record indicates that on April 5, 2004, Dowdle pleaded guilty to one count of stalking, a violation of § 13A-6-90, Ala.Code 1975. He was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment; that sentence was split and he was ordered to serve 18 months, followed by 5 years’ supervised probation.

On May 24, 2006, a warrant was issued for Dowdle’s arrest on a new charge of stalking. Dowdle was ordered to appear before the circuit court to show cause why his probation should not be revoked. However, it…