Marcus White v. State of Florida

Appellant, Marcus White, appeals the revocation of his probation. We agree with Appellant’s contention that the revocation was based solely on hearsay. Accordingly, we reverse.

During the violation of probation hearing, Appellant’s probation officer testified that on the evening at issue, she went to Appellant’s home to check his compliance with the curfew condition of his probation. She did not get out of her car but communicated with Appellant’s uncle and an unnamed woman, who were in a group that was drinking and talking on Appellant’s porch. Appellant’s uncle stated that Appellant had gone…