Harrell v. State

Smith, Presiding Judge.

In separate cases, Billy J. Harrell and Ken Williamson entered pleas of guilty to charges of statutory rape. Each was sentenced to a prison term followed by probation. Although their cases are unrelated, they have been consolidated for review because the central issue is identical, although the facts in each case differ slightly. Harrell objected at his sentencing to the imposition of certain conditions of probation applicable to sex offenders. Both Harrell and Williamson filed motions for new trial, seeking modification of these conditions. Both motions for new trial…