Vol. 36, Issue 15
February 2, 2026
Civil Cases
Summary judgment in outrage case was appropriate for Defendant convicted of sexual abuse
Smith v. Eastwood -
2026 Ark.App. 48
Arkansas Court of Appeals. January 28, 2026.
Carroll County Circuit Court,
Hon. Scott Jackson.
AFFIRMED ON DIRECT APPEAL; REVERSED AND REMANDED ON CROSS-APPEAL.
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Criminal Cases
Insufficient evidence to show theft by receiving
Parris v. State -
2026 Ark. 5
Arkansas Supreme Court. January 29, 2026.
Arkansas County Circuit Court,
Hon. Donna Galloway.
AFFIRMED IN PART; REVERSED AND REMANDED IN PART.
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Defendant's texts were sufficiently authenticated
Faulkner v. State -
2026 Ark. 8
Arkansas Supreme Court. January 29, 2026.
Garland County Circuit Court,
Hon. Ralph C. Ohm.
AFFIRMED.
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Obstruction of governmental operations requires interference with officers, does not cover advising someone of their rights
Keeton v. State -
2026 Ark.App. 53.
Arkansas Court of Appeals. January 28, 2026.
Dallas County Circuit Clerk,
Hon. Jim F. Andrews, Jr.
REVERSED AND DISMISSED.
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