Johnson v. City of Kensett

David Newbern, Justice.

The issue in this appeal is whether the charge brought against the appellant, Michael Johnson, was invalid because of the failure of the officer who brought the charge to meet certain minimum qualifications of the Law Enforcement Standards Act. We hold that, because the personnel file of the officer contained no recommendation by a psychological examiner and no completed fingerprint check as required by law, the charge the officer brought against Johnson was invalid, therefore, the conviction is reversed and the case dismissed.

Johnson was convicted in municipal court of…