Smith v. State

RUCKER, Justice.

The trial court revoked the probation of Troy R. Smith for failure to pay weekly child support as a condition of his probation. On appeal Smith argued the State failed to carry its burden of proof that his failure to pay was reckless, knowing, or intentional. We disagree and affirm the judgment of the trial court.

Facts and Procedural History

On May 22, 2007, under terms of a written agreement, Smith pleaded guilty to non-support of a dependent child, a Class D felony. At that time Smith was in arrears on his support obligations in the amount of $4,671.13. Appellant’s App. at…