Vol. 36, Issue 17
February 16, 2026
Civil Cases
Sealed conviction disqualified candidate; citizen can bring suit where prosecuting attorney fails to do so
Reed v. Yang -
2026 Ark. 32
Arkansas Supreme Court. February 12, 2026.
Pulaski County Circuit Court,
Hon. Cathleen Compton.
AFFIRMED ON DIRECT APPEAL; REVERSED AND REMANDED ON CROSS-APPEAL.
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"Forfeiture of bond" by paying costs of hot check prior to trial results in no conviction under election laws
Day v. Wardlaw -
2026 Ark. 21
February 11, 2026.
Pulaski County Circuit Court,
Hon. Cathleen Compton.
AFFIRMED.
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Criminal Cases
ASC clarifies the Doby standard for use of lesser included offense jury instructions
Tait v. State -
2026 Ark. 28
Arkansas Supreme Court. February 12, 2026.
Chicot County Circuit Court,
Hon. Crews Puryear.
AFFIRMED; COURT OF APPEALS OPINION VACATED.
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