Bryant v. State

OPINION

ROBERTS, Judge.

Appellant seeks relief from an order revoking his probation. Initially, he entered a plea of guilty to a charge of driving a motor vehicle of a value over $200 without the consent of the owner. Appellant was assessed a two year probated sentence. He now contends that the trial court abused its discretion in subsequently revoking his probation.

He first contends that the revocation was improper since it occurred after the expiration of his probationary period. Appellant was placed on probation on March 7, 1969. After approximately six months, appellant ceased reporting to…