Lucas v. State

RATLIFF, Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Richard Allen Lucas appeals from the revocation of his probation. We reverse.

FACTS

Lucas was convicted by jury trial of driving while intoxicated resulting in a death, a class C felony. 1 On August 15, 1983, he received a five (5) year sentence, three (8) years of which were suspended, and he was placed on probation for a period of three (8) years upon release from serving the two (2) year executed sentence. Upon Lucas's release from incarceration, he was given a document dated August 14, 1984, entitled "Order of Probation" purportedly signed by a probation…