Clay v. Commonwealth

OPINION OF THE COURT

Appellant was convicted of trafficking in cocaine, subsequent offense, and for being a persistent felony offender in the first degree. He was sentenced to an enhanced term of 25 years in prison. He appeals as a matter of right.

Appellant was on parole and was subject to intensive supervision. As such, he was required to meet with his parole officer twice per month, plus one home visit by the parole officer each month.

Appellant failed to meet with his parole officer in December, 1987. In January, 1988, his parole officer, Richardson, went to appellant’s residence to discuss…