Learn About the Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Chavis JEAN-MARIE, Appellant, v. STATE of Florida, Appellee.
The defendant appeals his revocation of probation in two separate case numbers. We affirm one and reverse the other.
The trial court placed the defendant on probation in 1999 in two cases, lower case numbers 99-8348 and 99-8820. Each case number had a separate order of supervision of probation. The probation officer filed an affidavit of violation listing only case number 99-8348. The subsequent arrest warrant in the record listed only case number 99-8348.
At the revocation hearing, the State pursued revocation in both case numbers, and the defendant contested the merits of the violations but did not object to the additional violation count. When pronouncing sentence, the trial court examined the warrant and then revoked probation in both cases.
On the record before us, both the affidavit and the warrant alleged violation in case number 99-8348 only. We hold that it was fundamental error to revoke probation in case number 99-8820 where neither the affidavit of violation nor the warrant alleged a violation in that case. The trial court did not have jurisdiction to enter revocation in that case without a charging document. Therefore, we affirm the revocation in case number 99-8348 but reverse the revocation in case number 99-8820. Upon remand, the trial court may reconsider entering revocation if the State files the proper affidavit and warrant.
AFFIRMED IN PART, REVERSED IN PART AND REMANDED.
PER CURIAM.
GUNTHER, FARMER, JJ., and STREITFELD, JEFFREY E., Associate Judge, concur.
Thank you for your feedback!
As the largest network of trusted legal brands, we help firms build authority across the platforms consumers and AI systems rely on most. Our network helps attorneys strengthen visibility, credibility, and preference where legal decisions begin.
Docket No: Nos. 4D01-3240, 4D01-3578.
Decided: January 02, 2003
Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida,Fourth District.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)
Harness the power of our directory with your own profile. Select the button below to sign up.
Learn more about FindLaw’s newsletters, including our terms of use and privacy policy.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)