United States v. Harold Smith Chancey

Harold Smith Chancey appeals from the district court’s order extending his term of probation from July 12, 1981, until July 12, 1982, Chancey makes two contentions on appeal. First, he argues that the district court lacked jurisdiction to extend his probation because his original term of probation had expired when his probation officer petitioned the court for extension. Second, he argues that assuming the court had jurisdiction, the facts brought out at the hearing did not warrant extension. We find both of these contentions without merit and affirm the district court’s order extending…