Bell v. State

OPINION

NAJAM, Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Donald Edward Bell appeals from the revocation of his probation. The sole issue presented for our review is whether the trial court properly ascertained that Bell’s decision to proceed without counsel at his revocation of probation hearing was voluntary.

We reverse and remand.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On August 13, 1996, Bell pled guilty to Intimidation, as a Class D felony. The trial court sentenced Bell to a one and one-half year suspended sentence to be served on probation. On March 10, 1997, the State filed a petition to revoke Bell’s probation…