Beck v. State

Appellant, Kevin Beck, challenges the trial court’s order revoking his probation based on allegations that he battered his wife. Our review of the record indicates the revocation was based solely on uncorroborated hearsay; therefore, we reverse.

Shortly after being placed on probation for a separate offense, Beck had an altercation with his wife, which resulted in her calling 911. The wife told the 911 dispatcher that Beck hit her and she fled the house and that she initially called the police number for non-emergencies. The wife said she did not require medical assistance, but wanted police…