State v. Sparks

OPINION

This matter came before the Supreme Court on November 7, 1995, pursuant to an order directing the defendant, Lowell A. Sparks, Jr., to appear and show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not be summarily decided. The defendant appeals from an adjudication of probation violation. The violation was based upon a criminal charge that the defendant had committed an assault and battery. After reviewing the memoranda submitted by the parties and after hearing their counsel in oral argument, we are of the opinion that cause has not been shown and that the issues raised by this…