Opinion ID: 427399
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Heading: appropriateness of revocation

Text: 29 Accepting that the hearsay was admissible, the court did not abuse its discretion in revoking Penn's probation. In a probation revocation proceeding, all that is required is that the evidence reasonably satisfy the judge that the conduct of the probationer has not been as good as required by the conditions of probation; evidence that would establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt is not required. U.S. v. Rice, 671 F.2d 455, 458 (11th Cir.1982). We will only reverse the revocation of probation where there has been an abuse of discretion by the district court, U.S. v. O'Quinn, 689 F.2d 1359, 1361 (11th Cir.1982), and there was no abuse here. 30 The terms of Penn's probation required that he refrain from ingesting illegal drugs. The evidence introduced at the hearing showed that he had taken drugs on several occasions. The district court correctly ruled that the evidence provided a basis for revoking Penn's probation. Moreover, the court noted that a finding that Penn had committed either of the offenses alleged would have resulted in revocation. Although Penn argues that he is a suitable candidate for rehabilitation without incarceration, the evidence in support of this contention was before the district court, which found it unpersuasive. 31 AFFIRMED.