State v. Spare

BEATTY, J.:

George Spare appeals the revocation of his probation. He contends the circuit court judge erred in revoking his probation because the record established that he was making a bona fide effort to pay the court-ordered restitution. We vacate the revocation of Spare’s probation and remand to the circuit court for proceedings consistent with the provisions of this opinion. 1

FACTS

On May 19, 2003, Spare pleaded guilty to breach of trust in an amount greater than $5,000. Circuit Court Judge Jackson Gregory sentenced Spare to ten years imprisonment, which was suspended upon five years…