Johnson v. State

Mikell, Judge.

We granted Blake Anthony Johnson’s application for discretionary review of the revocation of his probation. Johnson contends that the trial court erred when it revoked his probation because he failed to pay court-ordered fines and fees. For the reasons that follow, we agree and reverse.

Johnson pled guilty to possession of marijuana in 2008. He was sentenced as a first offender to eight years on probation and ordered to pay a fine in the amount of $1,500, court costs of $110, and a monthly probation supervision fee of $32. In 2009, the state filed a petition to modify or revoke…