Jerry Lard, Appellant v. State of Arkansas, Appellee — Corbin, J., Dissenting

Summary

The dissent argues that the circuit court abused its discretion by admitting jailhouse statements and photographs of the appellant’s tattoo without weighing their probative value against the danger of unfair prejudice. Although the dissent recognizes overwhelming evidence of guilt and would not disturb the convictions, it concludes that the death sentence required heightened review because the jury may have been influenced by prejudicial character evidence. The dissent would affirm the convictions and remand for a new sentencing hearing.