KS-COURTS

Sullivan et al. v. Richardson - Qualified Immunity Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Arkansas reversed and remanded a lower court's decision denying a motion for summary judgment and qualified immunity for law enforcement officers and the City of Little Rock. The court found that material issues of fact did not preclude qualified immunity for the officers.

Westside Loft Apartment v. Tina Fowler - Court Opinion

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a judgment against Westside Loft Apartments in a case involving a dog attack and subsequent eviction dispute. The court addressed arguments regarding necessary parties, discovery sanctions, and damages.

Dequon Israel v. State of Arkansas - Juvenile Transfer Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision denying a juvenile's motion to transfer his capital murder and aggravated robbery charges to juvenile court. The court considered the appellant's age, the nature of the crimes, and his juvenile history.

Arkansas Dept. of Human Services v. Conduent State - Procurement Dispute

The Arkansas Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a lower court's declaratory judgment against the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) and its procurement director. The court found that the judgment was entered before the appellants' response time had expired, impacting a state contract award for electronic benefits transfer (EBT) services.

Fard Muhammad v. State of Arkansas - Criminal Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a misdemeanor conviction for third-degree battery against Fard Muhammad. The court found that Muhammad knowingly and intelligently waived his right to counsel, despite his limited education and self-representation.

Alberto Dominguez v. State of Arkansas - Criminal Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for thirty counts of possession of child sexual abuse material. The court also remanded the case to correct the sentencing order. The appeal challenged the sufficiency of evidence and the denial of motions to suppress.

Ryan Michael Douglas v. State of Arkansas - Criminal Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision to revoke Ryan Michael Douglas's suspended imposition of sentence. Douglas was sentenced to three years imprisonment and a suspended imposition of sentence on one case, and a four-year suspended imposition of sentence on another.

Dedrick Brigance v. State of Arkansas - Criminal Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Dedrick Brigance for second-degree murder with a firearm enhancement. Brigance appealed, arguing insufficient evidence and error in jury instructions regarding the state's stand-your-ground law.

Oberlander v. Oberlander - Appeal of Summary Judgment

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision granting summary judgment in favor of David Oberlander and Conway Neurology, P.A., dismissing claims of tort-of-outrage and invasion of privacy. The case involved the disclosure of medical records in a child support dispute.

Chase Browning-Langstaff v. State of Arkansas - Criminal Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for second-degree murder. The appellant was sentenced to six years imprisonment. The court found sufficient evidence despite the appellant's claim of self-defense.