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.

Jonathan Hitchcock v. State of Arkansas - Criminal Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for rape and sexual assault against Jonathan Hitchcock. The court addressed issues regarding late-disclosed expert testimony, a denied motion for continuance, amendment of charges during trial, and the admission of evidence.

Bahner v. Wakefield - Guardianship Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision granting permanent guardianship of minor children to Susan Wakefield. The appellant, Daniel Bahner, argued the court erred by not finding him unfit before granting guardianship, but the appellate court found no error.

April Bradley v. Arkansas Dept. Human Services - Parental Rights Termination

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's order terminating April Bradley's parental rights to her son. The court granted the motion to withdraw filed by Bradley's counsel, agreeing that there were no meritorious grounds for appeal. The case originated from allegations of child endangerment and injury.

Ortiz v. Bagley - Child Custody Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision denying a mother's request to change child custody. The mother argued a material change in circumstances, but the court found insufficient evidence to support her claims for increased possession time.

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.

David Fulmer v. Director, Division of Workforce Services - Appeal of Overpayment Decision

The Arkansas Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a decision by the Arkansas Board of Review concerning David Fulmer's unemployment benefits. The Board had dismissed Fulmer's appeal as untimely, but the court found the Board erred by treating a waiver request as an appeal from a prior decision. The case is remanded for the Board to address Fulmer's waiver request.

Madiha Shahid v. Asif Masood - Divorce Case Opinion

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed in part and reversed and remanded in part a divorce decree concerning child support, alimony, and custody. The court also affirmed the lower court's findings on contempt and joint custody.

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.

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.