Sean Beherec
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Beebe: Lethal injections on hold
Lack of protocol stalls death dates
Gov. Mike Beebe said Tuesday that he will wait to set the execution dates for seven condemned prisoners until the Department of Correction creates a new death-penalty protocol. Continue reading...
High-court panel disciplines attorney
The Arkansas Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct has suspended the license of a Bauxite attorney who failed to comply with requests for information about hearings from a client and whose license is already suspended for three other violations. Continue reading...
Retrial ordered for man denied his choice of lawyer
The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a new trial for a man who was prevented from hiring the attorney of his choice to defend him against several drug charges. Continue reading...
Appeals judge Wood announces run for state Supreme Court
Arkansas Court of Appeals Judge Rhonda Wood said Monday that she will run for one of three Supreme Court seats up for election in May 2014. Continue reading...
Bondsman Revocations In ’13 Highest In 10 Years
State Board Claimed 5 Licenses In 5 Months
The Arkansas Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board, which is charged with regulating the industry in the state, has revoked more agent licenses this year than in any of the past 10 years, according to records reviewed by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Continue reading...
Wynne to run for seat on state’s highest court
Arkansas Court of Appeals Judge Robin Wynne said Wednesday that he will run for a seat on the state Supreme Court in 2014, the first person to announce for three positions on the court. Continue reading...
Lottery wins immunity from lawsuit
The Arkansas Lottery Commission is entitled to immunity from a lawsuit filed by a company alleging that the lottery infringed on years-old trademarks in its advertising, the Arkansas Supreme Court ruled Thursday. Continue reading...
Ad pans Pryor’s vote on guns bill
Mayors Against Illegal Guns, backed by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, launched a television ad Friday alluding to the death of former Arkansas Democratic Chairman Bill Gwatney and criticizing Sen. Mark Pryor for opposing criminal background checks for firearms purchased online or at gun shows. Continue reading...
Sheriff must go, state high court rules
Because he illegally possessed stolen frozen Tyson game hens in 1979, Searcy County Sheriff Kenny Cassell is prohibited by the Arkansas Constitution from serving as Searcy County sheriff, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday. Continue reading...
$225,000 given to estate of officer killed on duty
The Arkansas State Claims Commission awarded $225,000 Friday to the estate of a Conway police officer who was struck and killed by a driver while directing traffic at the scene of a crash. Continue reading...
