Harris v. State

The appellant, George Harris, appeals from an order revoking his probation. In August 1997, Harris pleaded guilty to, and was convicted of, theft of property in the second degree, a violation of § 13A-8-4, Ala. Code 1975. He was sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment; that sentence was suspended, and he was ordered to serve 2 years' probation.

In June 1999, the state filed a motion to revoke Harris's probation on the ground that Harris had been charged with robbery in the first degree. The trial court issued its revocation order on August 2, 1999.

Harris contends that his due process rights were…