Preston v. State

OPINION

After trial by jury, Melody J. Preston was convicted of the offense of receiving and concealing stolen property. 1 The superior court suspended imposition of sentence and placed Preston on probation for three years. 2 Approximately four months into her probationary period, Preston participated in the burglary of a dwelling, was so charged, and thereafter entered a guilty plea. 3 Preston was subsequently sentenced to serve a term of eight years imprisonment with three years suspended.

Following Preston’s indictment for burglary, the state filed a petition for revocation of her probation…