Smith v. State

Appellant appeals the trial court’s order revoking his probation and sentencing him to three years’ imprisonment with credit for time served. For the reasons explained below, we reverse and remand for further findings.

After pleading guilty to lewd or lascivious battery, Appellant was sentenced to 13 months in prison, followed by three years of sexual offender probation. Shortly after being released from prison, the State charged Appellant with violations of Conditions 7, 9, 10 and 20 of his probation requirements.

Although the trial court’s written order includes a finding that Appellant…