The defendant, Nicholas Goff, entered a plea of guilty to one count of driving under the influence, first offense. Pursuant to a plea agreement with the state, the trial court imposed a sentence of eleven months and twenty-nine days with two days in jail followed by probation. Five months later, a violation warrant was issued and the trial court revoked his probation and ordered the original sentence into execution. In this appeal, the defendant asserts (1) that he was not afforded due process of law; (2) that he was denied the effective assistance of counsel; (3) that the trial court erred by revoking his probation on the basis of a "mere arrest;" and (4) that the trial court erred by appointing an assistant public defender as his lawyer. The judgment of the trial court is affirmed.
Case Number
W2005-02233-CCA-R3-CD
Originating Judge
Judge Carolyn Wade Blackett
Case Name
State of Tennessee v. Nicholas Goff
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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