Jefferson County Criminal District Attorney's Office v. Parker

With respect, this dissent is filed. This appellate proceeding involves TEX. CODE CRIM.PROC.ANN. art. 55.01 (Vernon Supp.1989). Article 55.01 provides, under certain circumstances, for the expungement of arrest records if certain conditions are met in accordance with the plain provisions and wording of the article. Each of the conditions must exist, the statute mandates.

A statement of the history, background, facts and nature of the case are ably set out in the briefs of the parties.

Carl A. Parker, Appellee, according to his brief, was arrested on September 11, 1984, in Jefferson County. His…