Baker v. State

Scott Baker, Appellant, appeals an order denying his petition to expunge his criminal history records related to a charge that the State elected not to pursue. He argues that the trial court’s reasons for denying his petition were not sufficiently related to the particular facts and circumstances of his case. We agree, and therefore, reverse and remand for reconsideration.

After a hearing at which no evidence was adduced, the trial court entered an order denying Appellant’s petition based on the nature of the charge and the nature of Appellant’s occupation. According to the order, Appellant…