Legal Opinion

Hillman v. State

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided April 15, 1982No. 63430PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Carley, Judge.

Appellant appeals from the revocation of his probation.

1. Appellant enumerates as error the failure of the trial court to enter a written statement showing the evidence relied upon and the reasons for revoking appellant’s probation. See Morrissey v. Brewer, 408 U. S. 471 (92 SC 2593, 33 LE2d 484) (1972); Gagnon v. Scarpelli, 411 U. S. 778 (93 SC 1756, 36 LE2d 656) (1973). “In our view, the record in this case satisfies the requirements of Morrissey and Gagnon with regard to a ‘written statement.’ From the record, both the defendant and the appellate court can ascertain the basis…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Morrissey v. BrewerSupreme Court of the United States · 1972
  2. Gagnon v. ScarpelliSupreme Court of the United States · 1973
  3. State v. BrinsonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1981
  4. Stephens v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1980
  5. Adams v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1981

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3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Williams v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1983
  2. Willis v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1983

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