Gray said the parole hearing was held April 18 in Oklahoma City. Assistant District Attorney Kyle Waters and Victim Witness Coordinator Amanda Grizzle of Sallisaw represented the victim and Sequoyah County District Attorney's office at the hearing.
Artis was sent to prison after his probation was revoked in June 2004. Artis had been on seven years probation for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and providing false information to a police officer. Artis' probation was revoked on various infractions including failing to report to his probation officer and failing to pay restitution.
The convictions for which he is serving two sentences - one for seven years and one for one year - include assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and malicious injury to a motor vehicle, according to the Oklahoma Department of Corrections.
Gray said, "If you are sent to prison for a specific term of years, you should serve that time. I do not believe prison should be a revolving door."
Artis, 25, is incarcerated at the Cimarron Correctional Facility in Cushing.
