Markley v. State

Edward Markley, a Catholic priest, appeals from the order and judgment of the circuit court revoking his probation. Markley had initially been convicted in circuit court of burglary in the second degree and criminal mischief in the first degree. Judgment and sentence were thereafter imposed. Markley made formal application for probation and, following a hearing, the appellant was sentenced to two consecutive five year terms. Upon hearing argument for the appellant and his counsel, the appellant was placed on probation. Notice was given to the appellant that he was in violation of the terms of…