Tracy M. Standridge, Appellant v. State of Arkansas, Appellee

Summary

The court held that the State improperly charged and tried Standridge under a statute that provides for protection-order enforcement and equitable relief but does not create a criminal offense. Because the criminal elements of a Class D felony violation of a protection order appear in a different statute, the circuit court lacked subject-matter jurisdiction over the charge, requiring reversal and dismissal. Chief Justice Hannah, dissenting, would have held that the statute was criminal in nature and would have affirmed the conviction and sentence.