Barnes v. State

Major Barnes appeals the order revoking his probation on grounds that the only evidence the state presented to prove alleged violations of probation was hearsay. We reverse and remand for additional proceedings consistent with this opinion.

The trial court found violations of two conditions of probation: failure to report to a probation officer in the months of June, July, and August of 1997, and failure to attend alcohol abuse screening. The record contained sufficient evidence falling within an exception to the rule excluding hearsay to support the finding that Mr. Barnes did not report to…