Benton v. State

RYDER, Judge.

In January 1982, Artis Lee Benton was charged with uttering a forged instrument and grand theft. This is appeal no. 83-1223. In February 1982, Benton was charged with another grand theft. That is appeal no. 83-1224. Benton pleaded guilty in both cases. In case no. 83-1223, he was placed on probation for two concurrent five-year terms. In case no. 83-1224, Benton was placed on probation for a term of five years consecutive to the terms in no. 83-1223.

Affidavits and warrants were filed on November 5,1982, in case nos. 83-1223 and 83-1224, alleging probation violations by Benton. It…