Lee v. State

This is the first time in our history that an accused has been sentenced to a term of forty years without having a trial. Apparently the theory is that if a defendant has had one trial, even if it was for another crime, he may be found guilty on future charges simply by filing a petition for revocation of probation. In 1987, the appellant pleaded guilty to burglary and theft of property and received a sentence of five years probation. The usual restrictions against violations of law were included in the terms of the probation. He was also assessed costs, and probation fees, and given a ninety…