Bumpus v. State

The appellant, Phillip Bumpus, appeals the revocation of his probation. Bumpus was convicted of selling marijuana and was sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment. His sentence was suspended and Bumpus was ordered to serve 18 months in prison and five years on probation. Bumpus admitted violating the terms of his probation after he had tested positive for marijuana. Bumpus gave oral notice of appeal at his probation-revocation hearing. The State has filed a motion to dismiss this appeal, arguing that the clerk’s record contains no written notice of appeal.

We allowed Bumpus the opportunity to…