State v. Haugen

Defendant appeals from an order revoking his probation. The sole issue is whether the trial court exceeded its authority when it revoked his probation after expiration of the period for which his sentence was deferred.

The following are the facts, in diary form:

April 20, 1972 — The defendant is convicted of grand larceny by check under RCW 9.54.010. The court defers imposition of sentence for 3 years and grants defendant probation for that time period upon the condition that he serve 6 months in the county jail.

May 23, 1972 — The defendant violates the condition of his probation by failing to…