Jones v. State, 10 S.W.3d 449 (Ark. 2000)

Cases | Jones v. State, 10 S.W.3d 449 (Ark. 2000)

The defendant was convicted on three counts of capital murder. He appealed, arguing, among other things, that the introduction of victim impact evidence was reversible error. The Supreme Court of Arkansas affirmed, noting that it has repeatedly upheld the constitutionality of the Arkansas statute...

Johnson v. State, 157 S.W.3d 151 (Ark. 2004)

Cases | Johnson v. State, 157 S.W.3d 151 (Ark. 2004)

The defendant was convicted of capital murder. The Supreme Court of Arkansas reversed the defendant’s conviction. A retrial was held, and the defendant was again convicted of capital murder. The Supreme Court of Arkansas affirmed the conviction and sentence. The defendant appealed from a...

Johnson v. State, 27 S.W.3d 405 (Ark. 2000)

Cases | Johnson v. State, 27 S.W.3d 405 (Ark. 2000)

The defendant was convicted of capital murder. The Supreme Court of Arkansas reversed the defendant’s conviction. A retrial was held, and the defendant was again convicted of capital murder. He appealed, arguing, among other things, that the trial court erred in permitting the introduction of...

Jester v. State, 239 S.W.3d 484 (Ark. 2006)

Cases | Jester v. State, 239 S.W.3d 484 (Ark. 2006)

The defendant was convicted of first-degree criminal mischief and sentenced to, among other things, pay $180,000 in restitution. On appeal, the defendant argued that there was insufficient evidence to support a finding that the victim was entitled to $180,000 in restitution. The Supreme Court of...

Howard v. State, 238 S.W.3d 24 (Ark.2006)

Cases | Howard v. State, 238 S.W.3d 24 (Ark.2006)

The defendant was convicted of two counts of capital murder and one count of attempted capital murder. He appealed, arguing, among other things, that his trial counsel was ineffective in failing to object to the State’s victim-impact testimony. The Supreme Court of Arkansas affirmed, noting...

Hicks v. State, 940 S.W.2d 855 (Ark. 1997)

Cases | Hicks v. State, 940 S.W.2d 855 (Ark. 1997)

The defendant was convicted of first-degree murder. He appealed, arguing that the State should not have been allowed to present a videotape showing photos of the victim, the victim’s family, or the victim’s friends. He argued further that the video’s probative and informative...

Hampton v. State, 183 S.W.3d 148 (Ark. 2004)

Cases | Hampton v. State, 183 S.W.3d 148 (Ark. 2004)

The defendant was found guilty of nonsupport and was ordered to, among other things, pay $6,437.10 in restitution. On appeal, the defendant argued that the amount of restitution owed should be limited to the three-year statute of limitations for Class D felonies. The Supreme Court of Arkansas...

Halford v. State, 27 S.W.3d 346 (Ark. 2000)

Cases | Halford v. State, 27 S.W.3d 346 (Ark. 2000)

The defendant was convicted of aggravated robbery. On appeal, he argued, among other things, that the victim-impact evidence presented during the sentencing phase of his trial was fundamentally unfair. The Supreme Court of Arkansas affirmed, holding that none of the defendant’s grounds for...

Fudge v. State, 20 S.W.3d 315 (Ark. 2000)

Cases | Fudge v. State, 20 S.W.3d 315 (Ark. 2000)

The defendant was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death by lethal injection. He appealed arguing, among other things, that the trial court erred in admitting victim impact evidence because such evidence is irrelevant under Arkansas’ capital sentencing procedure. The Supreme...

Engram v. State, 15 S.W.3d 678 (Ark. 2000)

Cases | Engram v. State, 15 S.W.3d 678 (Ark. 2000)

The defendant was convicted of capital murder and rape. He appealed, arguing, among other things, that the trial court erred in admitting victim-impact evidence, and that victim-impact evidence should be deemed irrelevant under Arkansas’ capital-sentencing scheme. The Supreme Court of...