The United States of America v. Robert A. Scott

BAUER, Chief Judge.

The defendant-appellant, Robert A. Scott, appeals from the district court’s order revoking his probation. Scott argues that the district court erred by revoking his probation for acts that occurred prior to the beginning of the probation period and by violating his right to a speedy probation hearing. For the reasons discussed below, we affirm.

Scott’s probation status arose from his conviction for delivery of cocaine. On November 23, 1982, the district court sentenced Scott to the custody of the Attorney General for two years, followed by a special parole term of eight…