State v. Madison

McMillian, judge.

In August of 1973, the defendant was convicted of tampering with a motor vehicle. He was placed on three years probation. On January 14, 1974, following a preliminary and final hearing, defendant’s probation was revoked by decision of the Circuit Court of St. Francois County, Missouri. Defendant appealed from that decision alleging a denial of due process. Appeal dismissed for reasons hereinafter stated.

Initially, the court, upon the state’s motion, must consider whether the case is properly presented to the appellate court as a direct appeal. Missouri statutes expressly…