Ex Parte Thomas

Thomas argues that the evidence is factually insufficient to support the court’s conclusion that he failed to prove by a preponderance of evidence that the State dismissed his indictment because it was based on false information indicating a lack of probable cause. The majority agrees, concluding that the court’s decision is so contrary to the great weight and preponderance of the evidence as to be manifestly unjust.

The majority also addresses the appropriate construction to be given the expunetion statute. My disagreement is not with the discussion of how the statute should be construed but…