US Courts

Arkadelphia City Manager v. Beene - Court Opinion

The Arkansas Court of Appeals reviewed a lower court's denial of summary judgment for the City of Arkadelphia regarding governmental immunity. The court affirmed in part and reversed and remanded in part the decision concerning the City's claimed easement and trespass claims against the Beene family.

Karlowski v. Karlowski - Covenant Marriage Judicial Separation

The Arkansas Court of Appeals reviewed a covenant marriage judicial separation case, Patrick Karlowski v. Elizabeth Karlowski. The court affirmed in part and reversed and remanded in part the lower court's order concerning child custody, visitation, and a no-contact order.

Centofante et al. v. Ferguson - Property Dispute Court Opinion

The Arkansas Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a lower court's dismissal of a property dispute case. The appellants, referred to as the 'Coalition,' argued the Pulaski County Circuit Court erred in finding it lacked subject-matter jurisdiction and in transferring the case. This is the second appeal in this ongoing litigation.

Robert Hoffman, Jr. v. State of Arkansas - Criminal Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for fleeing, reckless driving, and speeding. The appellant challenged the fleeing conviction, arguing insufficient evidence of intent. The court found sufficient evidence based on the totality of the circumstances presented.

Deno Dicamillo v. State of Arkansas - Criminal Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for rape and sexual assault. The appellant argued that evidence of his failure to appear in court was improperly admitted. The court found the evidence relevant to show consciousness of guilt.

John Lang v. State of Arkansas - Criminal Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of John Lang for rape and sexual assault. Lang was sentenced to seventy years imprisonment. The court found sufficient evidence to support the convictions based on the victim's testimony.

Billy Bagwell v. State of Arkansas - Rape Conviction Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the rape conviction of Billy Bagwell. Bagwell appealed his conviction, arguing insufficient evidence, but the court found the evidence sufficient to support the jury's verdict. The opinion was delivered on March 11, 2026.

Jearl Shane Griffin v. State of Arkansas - Theft Conviction Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Jearl Shane Griffin for theft by receiving property. Griffin was sentenced to five years' probation and fined $7,000. The appeal challenged the sufficiency of the evidence.

Union Insurance Company v. Auto-Owners Insurance Company - Insurance Coverage Dispute

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's summary judgment in favor of Auto-Owners Insurance Company in a dispute between Union Insurance Company, Chuck Hamilton Construction, Inc., and Auto-Owners. The case involved an insurance coverage dispute stemming from construction defects alleged by homeowners.

Vicentic v. Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Board - License Revocation

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the revocation of Green Springs Medical LLC's dispensary license. The court found that the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board's decision was supported by substantial evidence and followed lawful procedure, upholding the revocation of the license.