State v. Lewis

OPINION

HURWITZ, Vice Chief Justice.

¶ 1 A term of probation may be terminated “at a time earlier than that originally imposed if in the court’s opinion the ends of justice will be served and if the conduct of the defendant on probation warrants it.” AR.S. § 13-901(E) (2010). 1 We granted review in this ease to determine whether a court may terminate probation despite a defendant’s failure to complete all required community service and pay all outstanding fees and fines.

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¶2 In 2003, Troy Jason Lewis pleaded guilty to possession of a dangerous drug for sale. The superior court placed him on…