Dunn v. State

BRYAN, Justice.

Chase Andrew Dunn petitioned this Court for certiorari review of the Court of Criminal Appeals’ decision affirming the trial court’s revocation of Dunn’s probation. We granted the petition to determine whether the Court of Criminal Appeals’ decision conflicts with Goodgain v. State, 755 So.2d 591 (Ala.Crim.App.1999). We hold that it does, and we reverse and remand.

Facts and Procedural History

On October 14, 2010, Dunn pleaded guilty to first-degree assault, a violation of § 13A-6-20, Ala.Code 1975, and was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment. That sentence was split, and Dunn…