Holmes v. State

ZEHMER, Judge.

Holmes appeals the revocation of his probation, arguing that the lower court erred in finding him solvent without a hearing and in requiring him to represent himself at the probation revocation hearing and at sentencing. We reverse.

On September 25, 1979, Holmes pled guilty to vehicular homicide and was sentenced to five years imprisonment. All but three months were suspended, and he was placed on probation for the remaining four years and nine months. Holmes’ probation was subject to special, as well as the usual, conditions.

On November 2, 1982, an affidavit of violation of…