King v. State

Johnny Lee King appeals the revocation and subsequent modification of his probation, as a result of which he is now required to serve a period of incarceration as a condition for continued probation. We hold that the evidence was insufficient to support the violation of probation charged and reverse.

Appellant was arrested on June 17, 1976 for possession of a stolen automobile after the arresting officer observed appellant driving a 1965 white Plymouth Valiant and verified through the police department computer that the car had been reported stolen. The resultant probation violation charge was…