Hatten v. State

OPINION

Opinion by

Chief Justice CORNELIUS.

Freddie Hatten appeals from the revocation of his community supervision. In September 1997, Hatten pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault. The trial court assessed his punishment at 365 days’ confinement and a $4,000.00 fíne, but placed him on twenty-four months’ community supervision and assessed a $250.00 fíne.

In June 1999, the State moved to revoke Hatten’s community supervision. The trial court held a hearing, at which Hatten appeared without an attorney. Hatten signed an “Explanation of Revocation Rights Application to Proceed,” in which he…