Tracy M. Standridge, Appellant v. State of Arkansas, Appellee — Hannah, J., Dissenting

Summary

The dissent would hold that the circuit court had subject-matter jurisdiction because the statute governing violations of orders of protection is criminal in nature. It relies on the statute's express references to criminal offenses, felony and misdemeanor penalties, criminal procedure, and the legislature's emergency clause. The dissent would therefore affirm Standridge's conviction and sentence.