Cooper v. State

Kenyatah Cooper contends that a summary reversal is warranted in her case because no record was made of her revocation of probation and sentencing hearing, and a record cannot be effectively reconstructed. Further, Ms. Cooper’s counsel suggests that a remand should be with instructions to conduct no further proceedings in this matter. The State agrees and joins in the request that the reversal be with instructions to conduct no further proceedings. Therefore, we reverse.

In June 2001, Ms. Cooper received 364 days in county jail after she was found in violation of drug offender probation. Ms.…