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Appeals Court upholds probation revocation for Desha County man

Thursday, January 15 by Ray King

The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld a decision by the Desha County Circuit Court to revoke the probation of a man charged with a crime in another state. In the same ruling, the appeals court said the attorney representing the man could... Read More.

Appeals Court rejects Brown murder conviction appeal

Wednesday, December 10 by Ray King

By Ray King A Cleveland County woman convicted of first-degree murder failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that the state failed to consider substantial evidence that she was justified because she had been abused by the victim. Emily Kate-Marie Brown, 34, is currently serving... Read More.

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Alina Habba resigns as New Jersey U.S. Attorney after appeals court defeat

Monday, December 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- After a three-month battle over the legality of her appointment, Alina Habba has resigned from her position as the Acting U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey.She announced her resignation as U.S. attorney in a social media post on Monday.... Read More.

Appeals Court denies Lever’s claim of insufficient evidence to support sexual assault claim

Wednesday, November 19 by Ray King

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man convicted of second-degree sexual assault in 2024 failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that there was insufficient evidence to prove the charge. A Jefferson County Circuit Court jury found Tyrone Lever, 55, guilty of having sexual contact... Read More.

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Appeals Court rejects claim by prison inmate who wanted to represent himself at tral

Wednesday, October 29 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected an argument from a prison inmate who said he should have been allowed to represent himself at a trial in 2023. Following that trial in 2023, Vincent Peal,53, was found guilty of being a felon... Read More.

Appeals Court ruling supports Pine Bluff woman’s murder conviction

Wednesday, October 1 by Ray King

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman convicted of killing her son in 2021 has failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that Judge Alex Guynn erred when he denied motions to suppress statements she made to police while being interviewed and admitted into... Read More.

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Appeals Court reduces prison sentence while rejecting appeal

Thursday, September 25 by Ray King

By Ray King An Arkansas County man sentenced to prison for violating conditions of his probation will see his sentence reduced because of a court error. Joseph Huffman, 54, was charged with drug related offenses in 2020 and was placed on probation for four years. He... Read More.

Appeals Court rejects Davis claims in 2024 fleeing conviction

Thursday, September 11 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected an argument by a man convicted of felony fleeing who claimed there was insufficient evidence to convict him. Following a jury trial in February 2024, Tracy Davis was convicted of fleeing and sentenced to seven... Read More.

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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Arkansas Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Tuesday, August 12 by Luke Matheson

A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld an Arkansas law that bans gender-affirming care for individuals under the age of 18. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed Act 626 of 2021 — also known as the “Save Adolescents from Experimentation Act” — which prohibits... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Appeals Ruling on Legal Fee Payments for Quorum Court Members

Thursday, July 31 by Luke Matheson

The ongoing legal tensions within Jefferson County government escalated this week, as County Judge Gerald Robinson announced plans to appeal a recent County Court ruling that ordered the county to pay legal fees incurred by members of the Quorum Court. The appeal stems from the... Read More.

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Appeals Court approves state ban on critical race theory

Thursday, July 17 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that Arkansas can enforce its ban on critical race theory in classrooms, ruling the First Amendment doesn’t give students the right to compel the state to offer its instruction in public schools. A three-judge... Read More.

Appeals Court upholds Morris conviction and sentence

Thursday, June 5 by Ray King

By Ray King A Texas man convicted of involvement in a scheme to steal money from the Urban Renewal Agency has failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that there was insufficient evidence to convict him. Rodrick Morris, 48, is serving 35 years in prison... Read More.

Stories tagged with: appeals

Appeals Court upholds probation revocation for Desha County man

Appeals Court rejects Brown murder conviction appeal

Alina Habba resigns as New Jersey U.S. Attorney after appeals court defeat

Appeals Court denies Lever’s claim of insufficient evidence to support sexual assault claim

Appeals Court rejects claim by prison inmate who wanted to represent himself at tral

Appeals Court ruling supports Pine Bluff woman’s murder conviction

Appeals Court reduces prison sentence while rejecting appeal

Appeals Court rejects Davis claims in 2024 fleeing conviction

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Arkansas Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Jefferson County Judge Appeals Ruling on Legal Fee Payments for Quorum Court Members

Appeals Court approves state ban on critical race theory

Appeals Court upholds Morris conviction and sentence

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