Morris v. State

OPINION

DIES, Chief Justice.

This appeal involves revocation of probation. Appellant Larry Melton Morris pleaded guilty to the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun on licensed premises. Appellant received a 10-year probated sentence and was assessed a $2,000 fine.

On April 16,1982, four days after original sentencing, appellant was arrested for public intoxication. A motion to revoke probation was filed on May 5, 1982. After a hearing, the court revoked appellant’s probation and sentenced him to ten years confinement in the Texas Department of Corrections. This appeal was perfected.

Appellant’…