Erickson v. State

OPINION

TOUSSAINT, Chief Judge.

Appellant Randy Erickson challenges an order denying his postconviction petition contesting his 2003 probation revocation. Appellant argues that the district court abused its discretion when it failed to make the Austin findings and failed to consider treatment as an alternative to revoking his probation. Additionally, appellant argues that he received ineffective assistance of counsel at his revocation hearing because of a conflict of interest in representation. Because he was abusing alcohol and antidepressants at the time, appellant also contends that his…