Derek Coy Holcomb, Appellant v. State of Arkansas, Appellee — Hannah, J., Dissenting

Summary

The dissent would affirm Holcomb’s conviction because the evidence permitted the jury to find that he used the internet to solicit, lure, or entice a person he believed was fifteen years old in an effort to arrange a sexual meeting. It reasons that “in an effort” means making an attempt in the ordinary sense and that Holcomb’s messages, proposed travel, sexual communications, and webcam conduct supported that inference. The dissent disagrees with the majority’s conclusion that the evidence was insufficient.