State v. Barlow

Justice WALLER:

These are direct appeals from appellants’ respective probation revocations. Both cases raise the issue of whether the trial court erred in allowing a non-attorney to present the State’s case for revocation. We affirm.

FACTS

State v. Barlow

In January 2003, appellant Gary Andrew Barlow was convicted of strong arm robbery and sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment, suspended upon the service of three years’ imprisonment and two years of probation. He was released from custody in July 2004 and placed on probation. In September 2004, he was permitted, pursuant to the Interstate Compact…