Jensen v. Commonwealth

SMALLWOOD, JUDGE:

James William Jensen appeals from an order of the Nelson Circuit Court which revoked his probation and reinstated a ten-year sentence. We hold that the trial court lacked jurisdiction to revoke Jensen's probation and therefore, vacate the court's order and remand.

On October 21, 2005, Jensen entered a guilty plea to two counts of first-degree sexual abuse and two counts of second-degree unlawful transaction with a minor. Pursuant to the plea agreement, Jensen was sentenced to five years on each count to run consecutively for a total imprisonment term of twenty years; however,…