Johns v. Shulsen

ZIMMERMAN, Justice:

This is an appeal from an order dismissing appellant Steven M. Johns’ petition for a writ of habeas corpus. Appellant’s primary contention is that his acquittal of charges in a criminal prosecution precludes, by collateral estoppel, a subsequent finding in an administrative parole revocation proceeding that he did commit the offenses. We reject appellant’s contention and hold that his parole was properly revoked. We further find that the revocation does not violate appellant’s right not to be twice put in jeopardy for the same offense, as guaranteed by federal and state…