Burton v. State (Brown, J.) CR95-1234
Constitutional law -- Waiver of right to jury trial; public
not excluded from hearing in chambers; open-court requirement
satisfied.
[ASCII,
WP5.1]
Jones v. State (Thornton, J.) CR96-976
Appeal & error -- Motion for directed verdict did
not apprise trial ocurt of specific basis for motion; issue not
properly abstracted; arguments made for first time on appeal not
reached.
[ASCII,
WP5.1]
Martin v. State (Glaze, J.) CR96-526
Statutes -- Scope of auxiliary officer's authority
not exceeded; officer need not be "on duty" before he can be
authorized to perform law enforcement functions.
[ASCII,
WP5.1]
Matthews v. State (Brown, J.) CR96-415
Evidence -- Expert testimony; no abuse of
discretion in permitting witness to testify to legal standard for
criminal insanity.
[ASCII,
WP5.1]
McGehee v. State (Per Curiam) CR95-368
Appeal & error -- Second motion for compliance with
Ark. Sup. Ct. R. 4-3(h) denied; state directed to file supplemental
abstract.
[ASCII,
WP5.1]
Mullinax v. State (Corbin, J.) CR96-571
Search & seizure -- Roadblock was reasonable
seizure under Fourth Amendment; no warrant necssary for operation
fo fixed roadblock; sufficient cause existed to deteain appellant;
sight and smell of alcohol supported officer's suspicion that
appellant was driving while intoxicated.
[ASCII,
WP5.1]
Rawls v. State (Newbern, J.) CR96-322
Evidence -- Inconsistencies in testimony do not
cause proof to be insufficient as a matter of law; testimony of
eyewitness sufficient to sustain conviction.
[ASCII,
WP5.1]
Reyes v. State (Per Curiam) CR96-1385
Appeal & error -- Motion for belated appeal; good
cause for granting.
[ASCII,
WP5.1]
Rowbottom v. State (Imber, J.) CR96-956
Constitutional law -- Effective method of access to
the courts must be provided; appellant failed to show that
appointment of standby counsel deprioved him of access to courts;
trial ocurt free to appoint standby counsel rather than granting
appellant access to law library.
[ASCII,
WP5.1]
Webb v. State (Corbin, J.) CR96-220
Motions -- Directed-verdict motion; failure to make specific
motion precluded review of sufficiency of evidence; appellant's
statement offered by prosecution against appellant was not hearsay;
notice of defense filed virtually necessitated appellant's
testifying in his own behalf.
[ASCII,
WP5.1]
In Re: Supreme Court Committee on Criminal Practice (Per Curiam) [ASCII, WP5.1]
Allen v. State, CR 96-881 (Per Curiam), Pro Se Motion for Record and for Extension of Time to File Brief granted January 21, 1997.
Benton v. State, CR 96-1052 (Per Curiam), Pro Se Motion for Rule on Clerk denied January 21, 1997.
Johnson v. Davis, 96-1372 (Per Curiam), Pro Se Petition for Writ of Mandamus moot January 21, 1997.
Jordan v. State, CR 96-228 (Per Curiam), affirmed January 21, 1997.
Martin v. State, CR 95-1314 (Per Curiam), Pro Se Motion for Court to Consider Videotape on Appeal and for Appellant to be Present at Oral Argument denied January 21, 1997.
Roberts v. State, CR 96-669 (Per Curiam), affirmed January 21, 1997.
Shabazz v. State, 96-595 (Per Curiam), affirmed January 21, 1997.
Thornton v. Davis, CR 96-1245 (Per Curiam), Pro Se Petition for Writ of Mandamus moot January 21, 1997.
REVIEW DENIED:
Petition for review was denied today in the following case.
96-1556. Coleman's Service Center, Inc. v. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation et al., from Monroe Circuit. Newbern and Corbin, JJ., not participating.
CR95-368. Charles Allen McGehee v. State of Arkansas, from Chicot Circuit. Appellee's second motion for compliance with Arkansas Supreme Court Rule 4-3(h) is denied. See per curiam this date. (2 PAGES PUBLISHED) [ASCII, WP5.1]
CR96-553. Ledell Lee v. State of Arkansas, from Pulaski Circuit, Second Division. Appellee's motion to file belated brief is granted.
CR96-103. Marcus Hood v. State of Arkansas, from Ashley Circuit. Appellee's motion to set briefing schedule is granted. Clerk to set briefing schedule.
CR96-955. Brian John White v. State of Arkansas, from Benton Circuit. Appellant's motion to supplement the record and for brief time is granted.
CR96-1385. Rogelio and Basilio Reyes v. State of Arkansas, from Sebastian Circuit, Fort Smith District. Second motion for rule on clerk to lodge transcript. Treated as a motion for belated appeal - granted. See per curiam this date. (1 PAGES PUBLISHED) [ASCII, WP5.1]
CR96-1411. Claude Bryan Oakley v. State of Arkansas, from Desha Circuit, Arkansas City District. Appellant's motion for extension of time to file brief and for substitution of counsel. Motion for extension of time to file brief - granted 30 days. Motion for substitution of counsel is denied.
CR96-1540. Robin Dennis Graham v. Hon. William A. Storey, Circuit Judge, from Washington Circuit. Petition for writ of mandamus is denied.
96-1096. Union Pacific Railroad Company and T. P. Spoon v. Jonathan Sharp and Aristea Sharp, from Lee Circuit. Motion of the Association of American Railroads for permission to file amicus curiae brief is granted.
96-1129. Thomas B. Stueart v. Arkansas State Police Commission, from Pulaski Circuit, Second Division. Appellant's motion to file enlarged brief is granted.
96-1403. Arkansas State Highway Commission v. Charles K. Post et al., from Union Circuit. Appellant's motion to file supplemental brief is granted.
96-1486. Matthew M. Rager, Jr. v. Honorable Richard E. Gardner, Judge, from Pope Chancery. Respondent's motion for extension of time to reply to petition for writ of prohibition and/or certiorari is granted to January 24, 1997.
97-29. Stanley Stroud v. Arkansas Department of Human Services, from Dallas Chancery. Appellant's motion for appointment of counsel and to waive filing fee is granted.
CR95-1314. Lawrence Martin v. State of Arkansas, from Pulaski Circuit. Pro se motion for court to consider videotape on appeal and for appellant to be present at oral argument. Motion denied. See per curiam this date. (2 PAGES UNPUBLISHED)
CR96-881. D'Angelo Allen a/k/a Deangelo Allen v. State of Arkansas, from Crittenden Circuit. Pro se motion for record and for extension of time to file brief. Motion granted. See per curiam this date. (2 PAGES UNPUBLISHED)
CR96-1052. Rico Benton v. State of Arkansas, from Hempstead Circuit. Pro se motion for rule on clerk. Motion denied. See per curiam this date. (2 PAGES UNPUBLISHED)
CR96-1245. Johnny Thornton v. Hon. Fred Davis, Judge, from Jefferson Circuit. Pro se petition for writ of mandamus. Petition moot. See per curiam this date. (1 PAGE UNPUBLISHED)
96-1372. Albert L. Johnson v. Hon. Fred Davis, Judge, from Jefferson Circuit. Pro se petition for writ of mandamus. Petition moot. See per curiam this date. (1 PAGE UNPUBLISHED)
In Re: Supreme Court Committee on Criminal Practice. See per curiam this date. (1 PAGE PUBLISHED) [ASCII, WP5.1]
The Honorable Robert Edwards of Searcy, the Honorable John Langston of Little Rock, James A. Ross, Jr., Esq. of Monticello, and Helen Rice Grinder, Attorney at Law, of Conway, are hereby reappointed to the Supreme Court Committee on Criminal Practice for three-year terms to expire on January 31, 2000. Judge Edwards shall continue to serve as chair. Jeff Rosenzweig, Esq. of Little Rock, and Kelly Hill, Attorney at Law, of Little Rock are hereby appointed to the Committee for three-year terms to expire on January 31, 2000.The Court thanks Judge Edwards, Judge Langston, Mr. Ross and Ms. Grinder for accepting reappointment, and Mr. Rosenzweig and Ms. Hill for accepting appointment to this most important Committee.
The Court expresses its appreciation to Bobby McDaniel, Esq. of Jonesboro and Clint Miller, Esq. of Little Rock for their years of faithful service to this Committee.
PETITIONS FOR REHEARING:
CR96-62. Kacy L. Higgins v. State of Arkansas, from Jefferson Circuit.
95-1134. Rickey Parker v. Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company, from Ashley Circuit.
PETITIONS FOR REVIEW:
CR96-1544. Kelvin Meeks v. State of Arkansas, from Pulaski Circuit, Fourth Division.
CR96-1546. Jason Pyles v. State of Arkansas, from Sebastian Circuit, Greenwood District.
CR96-1548. Jermaine Lamont Harris v. State of Arkansas, from Pulaski Circuit, Seventh Division.
96-1555. Jerry G. Noland et al. v. Claude Noland, from Benton Chancery.
97-13. Olsten Kimberly Quality Care v. Cheri Pettey, from Workers' Compensation Commission.
97-25. Clyde Jester v. Linda G. Jester, from Garland Chancery.
96-948. Board of Trustees for the City of Little Rock Policemen v. Mark Stodola et al., from Pulaski Circuit, Third Division. Attorney Tell Hulett is ordered to appear and show cause today at 9:00 a.m.
CR81-104. Clay Anthony Ford v. State of Arkansas, from Mississippi Circuit, Chickasawba District. Appellee's motion to retain exhibits during retrial.
CR95-10. Michael William Catlett v. State of Arkansas, from Pulaski Circuit, Sixth Division. Motion of Sandy S. McMath to release evidence for civil trial.
CR96-1492. Derrick Mitchell v. State of Arkansas, from Conway Circuit. Motion of John W. Rife to be relieved as counsel for appellant.
CR96-1492. Derrick Mitchell v. State of Arkansas, from Conway Circuit. Appellant's motion for extension of time to file brief.
CR96-1543. State of Arkansas v. Albert Bell, from Arkansas Circuit, Northern District. Appellee's motion to dismiss interlocutory appeal.
96-197. Jackie L. Berry, Administrator v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Company, from Saline Circuit. Appellant's motion to reschedule oral argument.
96-1207. Charles Watson v. State of Arkansas, from Craighead Circuit, Western District. Appellee's motion to dismiss appeal.
96-1524. Jimmie L. Wilson v. James A. Neal et al., from Phillips Circuit. Appellant's motion to supplement record and for other relief.
97-16. Mikel D. Lott and Luyen Lott v. Hon. Tom J. Keith, Judge et al., from Benton Circuit. Separate respondent's motion to dispense with briefing schedule and for decision on the record and pleadings.
97-18. Dermon T. Burchfield v. Penfield Real Estate, Inc. et al., from Saline Circuit. Motion for rule on clerk.
97-26. Michael Russell v. Gary Grimes, Sheriff, et al., from Sebastian Circuit, Fort Smith District. Petition for leave to proceed in forma pauperis.
95-825. Janet Calandro v. John W. Parkerson, from Garland Circuit. Argued orally.
95-1322. Daniel J. Jewell and Bryan Rodgers v. Miller County Election Commission et al., from Miller Circuit. Argued orally.
96-72. Jerry Donaldson v. Jerry Taylor, Mayor, from Jefferson Circuit. Argued orally.
CR96-1047. Clay Anthony Ford v. Hon. Ralph Wilson, Judge, from Mississippi Circuit, Chickasawba District.
CR96-1141. Bobby Dixon v. State of Arkansas, from Grant Circuit.
CR96-341. Daniel John Gray v. State of Arkansas, from Benton Circuit.
95-1034. Vernon O. Wilson v. Penny Elaine Wilson, from Carroll Chancery, Eastern District.
95-1366. Justin Springston v. State of Arkansas, from Washington Chancery.
96-179. Tod Hall v. Doug C. Freeman et al., from Pulaski Chancery, Seventh Division.