Commonwealth v. Reed

On March 20, 1975, James Reed, appellant, plead guilty to a charge of theft by receiving stolen goods. He was placed on two years probation. In July of 1975, a probation revoca tion hearing was held, but probation was continued. On November 10, 1976, as a result of Reed’s conviction for possessing a controlled substance, another probation revocation hearing was held. Following the hearing, the previous probation was revoked, but a new two year probationary term was imposed.

On January 30, 1978, Reed was convicted of burglary, theft, and criminal conspiracy. As a result of these convictions,…