Legal Opinion · Dissent

Webb v. State

Court of Appeals of Arkansas

Decided April 22, 2015No. CR-14-279Published

1DissentBart F. Virden, Judge

I respectfully dissent. Here, the trial judge found that Webb violated only the condition that he not commit any criminal offenses, specifically, by possessing controlled substances and a firearm. I would reverse because Webb had no notice that his probation could be revoked for possession of controlled substances. Further, while Webb did have notice of the firearms allegation, there was insufficient evidence to prove constructive possession of the firearm.

I. The State’s Petition for Revocation and Violation Report Afforded Webb No Notice That His Probation Could Be Revoked on the Basis That…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Robinson v. StateCourt of Appeals of Arkansas · 1985
  2. Johns v. StateCourt of Appeals of Arkansas · 2011

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