Ex Parte Bowen

OPINION

McCLOUD, Chief Justice.

The issue on appeal is whether the doctrine of collateral estoppel bars subsequent criminal prosecution once a factual allegation in a mandatory supervision revocation proceeding has been determined in the prisoner’s favor. We hold that it does not.

Allen Jerry Bowen, appellant, was released from physical custody pursuant to the Texas Adult Parole and Mandatory Supervision Law, TEX.CODE CRIM.PKO. ANN. art. 42.18 (Vernon Supp.1988). He was placed on mandatory supervision to serve the remainder of his sentence under the supervision and control of the Board of…