Allen v. State

Michael Allen (“appellant”) appeals the trial court’s revocation of his probation, and consequent prison sentence. Appellant alleges the court erred in finding that he violated his probation, and then violated his constitutional rights at sentencing when it required him to make an admission of guilt in exchange for a reduced sentence. Although there was sufficient evidence to support the court’s finding of a probation violation, we agree with appellant that his constitutional rights were violated during sentencing and reverse for a new sentencing hearing.

Following a motor vehicle accident,…