State of Tennessee v. Steven E. Smith

In December 1997, the defendant was convicted of the sale of cocaine over .5 grams, a Class B felony, and sentenced to eight years, with all but sixty days suspended, and the balance to be served on probation. In October 1998, his probation was revoked because he was convicted that year of possession of marijuana, criminal impersonation, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He was incarcerated for ninety days and again placed on probation, this time in community corrections. In December 1998, another probation violation warrant was issued, this time alleging that the defendant had absconded. In September 1999, his probation was revoked and he was ordered to serve the balance of his sentence in the Department of Correction. Apparently, he was again placed on probation, with the case transferred to Michigan. In April 2001, another probation warrant was issued, charging the defendant with failing two drug screens and attempting to adulterate a drug screen. Following a hearing, the court revoked the defendant's probation and he timely appealed. We affirm the judgment of the trial court.