People v. McGavock

*335Opinion

STEVENS, J.

We hold here as a matter of first impression that the evidentiary rule stated in Penal Code1 section 1111, requiring corroboration of accomplice testimony, does not apply in probation revocation proceedings.

I. Facts and Procedural History

Appellant Michael McGavock was placed on probation following his conviction for willfully inflicting corporal injury. (§ 273.5.) Shortly thereafter, appellant and an accomplice set out to steal refrigerated meat from an Oakland company, Pacific Coast Container. The two men cut holes through two fences, opened up trailers, and unloaded cases…