Resolution of Testimonial Inconsistencies in Sexual Assault Cases: Billy Joe Kelley, Jr. v. State of Arkansas Introduction Billy Joe Kelley, Jr. v. State of Arkansas (292 S.W.3d 297) is a landmark...
Preservation Requirements for Sufficiency-of-Evidence Challenges: Insights from Bienemy v. State of Arkansas Introduction The case of Joseph M. Bienemy v. State of Arkansas (374 Ark. 232) serves as a...
No Concurrent Conflict of Interest in Dual Prosecutorial Roles: Kelly Sulli v. Whitmer Introduction The case of Kelly Sullivent Whitmer v. Jeromy Sullivent, decided by the Supreme Court of Arkansas...
Reaffirming Standards of Effective Assistance of Counsel in Joint Representation Cases: HARRISON v. STATE of Arkansas Introduction Raye Lynn HARRISON v. STATE of Arkansas (371 Ark. 474) is a pivotal...
Sovereign Immunity Upheld in LandsnPulaski v. Arkansas Dept. of Correction Introduction LandsnPulaski, LLC v. Arkansas Department of Correction (269 S.W.3d 793) is a landmark decision by the Supreme...
Clarifying Fourth Amendment Standing and Admissibility of Luminol Evidence in First-Degree Murder: Dunn v. Arkansas Introduction The case of Andre Peter Dunn v. State of Arkansas (No. CR 07-96)...
Correction of Clerical Errors in Sentencing: Insights from Baker v. Norris Introduction Charles Alan Baker v. Larry Norris, Director, Arkansas Department of Correction, 369 Ark. 405 (2007), is a...
WILLIAMS v. STATE of Arkansas: Reinforcing Standards for Effective Assistance of Counsel in Post-Conviction Proceedings Introduction In WILLIAMS v. STATE of Arkansas, 369 Ark. 104 (2007), the Supreme...
Arkansas Supreme Court Clarifies Application of the Indian Child Welfare Act in Adoption Cases Introduction In the landmark case Paul Vick v. Dennis and Lois Cecil, 368 Ark. 369 (2007), the Supreme...
Limitations on Postconviction Relief and Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: The HOWARD v. STATE of Arkansas Decision Introduction Timothy L. HOWARD v. STATE of Arkansas, 367 Ark. 18...
Strict Adherence to Arkansas Rule 4(b)(1) Over Rule 60(a): Implications from Lee Murchison v. Safeco Insurance Company of Illinois Introduction Lee Murchison v. Safeco Insurance Company of Illinois,...
Armstrong v. State of Arkansas: Affirmation of Capital Murder Conviction amidst Professional Conduct and Batson Challenges Introduction Ralph Armstrong v. State of Arkansas is a pivotal case...
Corroboration of Accomplice Testimony and Waiver of Rights in Michael Raymond MACKOOL v. STATE of Arkansas Introduction Michael Raymond MACKOOL v. STATE of Arkansas is a pivotal case decided by the...
Summary Judgment Improper in Defamation Claims where Defendant's Intent is in Dispute: Dodson v. Allstate Introduction Jon H. Dodson, M.D.; Forest Park Medical Clinic, P.A. v. Allstate Insurance...
Commencement of Statute of Limitations in Rape Cases Involving Minors - Young v. Norris Introduction The case of Charles D. Young v. Larry Norris, Director, Arkansas Department of Correction, and...
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Establishing Constructive Possession in Commercial Vehicle Cases: Principles from Ke v. McKenzie Introduction Ke v. McKenzie, a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Arkansas in 2005, addresses...
Williams v. Arkansas Department of Correction: Establishing the Threshold for Serious Medical Need in Civil Rights Claims Introduction Williams v. Arkansas Department of Correction (No. 03-674) is a...
Establishing Clear and Convincing Evidence Standard in Termination of Parental Rights: Camarillo-Cox v. Arkansas Department of Human Services Introduction The case of Linda Camarillo-Cox v. Arkansas...
Duty of Care and Summary Judgment in Negligence Actions: Analysis of Clark v. Transcontinental Insurance Company and Associates Introduction The Supreme Court of Arkansas, in the landmark case of...