Kanji v. State

Zahir Kanji appeals from a denial of his petition to expunge records. The trial court failed to state the basis of the denial even though Kanji’s petition and accompanying documents satisfied the criteria set forth in section 943.0585, Florida Statutes (2007), and Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.692. We reverse.

In 1991, Kanji was arrested for a felony in Orange County, Florida. The State subsequently filed a Notice of No Information. The Notice recited that “evidence submitted by law enforcement agency insufficient to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.”

In December 2007, Kanji filed…