Commonwealth v. Podoprigora

The defendant appeals from the order revoking probation on his suspended sentence. He argues that his constitutional right to due process was violated because he was denied the ability to confront and cross-examine witnesses against him.

On January 15, 1997, the defendant was convicted of violating an abuse prevention order, based on his admission to sufficient facts. A thirty-month sentence was imposed, fifteen months to be served, with the balance suspended. Probation was conditioned on compliance with an abuse prevention order prohibiting him from contacting his ex-wife or their twelve year…