State v. Rottelo

OPINION

CONNOLLY, Judge.

Appellant challenges the revocation of his probation and the execution of his sentence on the grounds that his failure to maintain contact with his probation officers was not intentional or inexcusable and that the need for his confinement does not outweigh the policies favoring probation. We affirm.

FACTS

Between 1986 and 2004, appellant Angelo Rottelo was convicted of several alcohol-related driving offenses and several probation violations.

In December 2004, an officer observed appellant’s vehicle changing lanes, almost striking the officer’s squad car, and weaving. The…