State v. Waldrip

HOLOHAN, Justice.

Charles Waldrip appeals from an order of the superior court revoking probation and imposing a sentence of confinement.

Pursuant to a plea bargain in February, 1972, the appellant pled guilty to a charge of voluntary manslaughter in exchange for dismissal of an open charge of murder. The imposition of sentence was suspended for five years and the defendant placed on probation.

Less than eight months after being placed on probation, Waldrip was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor and driving with a suspended, revoked, or refused…