BEDFORD – Today, Judge John M. Plummer III revoked 862 days of probation and sentenced Joe E. Speer to the Indiana Department of Corrections for 862 days.
Joe E. Speer was convicted of theft, a Level 6 felony, in April of 2022 and sentenced to serve 545 days on supervised probation. In addition, Speer had to work toward getting a high school equivalency certificate, obtain gainful employment, and complete 80 hours of community service.
On August 5, 2022, a petition to revoke probation was filed after Speer had failed to show up to numerous appointments, had not obtained employment, nor could he prove that he had been trying to obtain employment.
Additionally, Speer failed to take any steps toward obtaining his high school equivalency certificate.
“Mr. Speer was given every opportunity to improve his life and not be a burden to the Lawrence
County taxpayer, unfortunately, he chose not to take his situation seriously and Judge Plummer sentenced him accordingly,” said Prosecutor Sam Arp.
