Patterson v. State

Anthony Lamar Patterson appeals from the revocation of his probation.

On August 11, 1989, the appellant pleaded guilty to theft of property in the second degree, in violation of § 13A-8-4, Codeof Alabama 1975. He was sentenced to 15 years in the state penitentiary, but that sentence was suspended. He was ordered to serve two years in an institution, with the remainder of the sentence to be suspended, and he was placed on five years' probation. His sentence was entered pursuant to § 15-18-8, Codeof Alabama 1975.

While incarcerated at Frank Lee Youth Center, the appellant was found to have…