Arkansas Court of Appeals

Mask and Conner v. Arkansas Dept. of Human Services - Termination of Parental Rights

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the termination of parental rights for Ashley Mask and Wyatt Conner to their daughter. The court found no arguable merit in the appeal and granted the motion to withdraw filed by Conner's counsel. This decision upholds the circuit court's ruling that termination was in the child's best interest.

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.

Talley v. Johnson - Tort Immunity Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's denial of a motion to dismiss filed by a police officer and the City of Jonesboro. The appeal concerned the officer's claim of tort immunity following a traffic accident. The court's decision impacts the scope of immunity for law enforcement actions.

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.

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.

Jasmine Henson v. Arkansas Department of Human Services - Parental Rights Termination

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed an order terminating Jasmine Henson's parental rights to her three children. The court granted the counsel's motion to withdraw, finding no arguable merit in an appeal. The termination followed an emergency hold initiated due to allegations of child sexual abuse by the children's father and the mother's permitting of child abuse.

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.

Golden Kinsey v. Anitra Ford - Order of Protection Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed an order of protection against Golden Kinsey, prohibiting contact with Anitra Ford for ten years and their minor daughter for six months. Kinsey appealed the order, arguing it was based on conduct outside Arkansas and that the findings of domestic abuse were erroneous.

Stanfield v. Arkansas Dept. Human Services - Parental Rights Termination

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the termination of parental rights for Jeffery Stanfield. The court granted the motion to withdraw filed by Stanfield's counsel, who asserted there were no arguable issues on appeal. The case involved allegations of drug use and endangerment of minor children.

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.