Supreme Court of Arkansas

Darrell Napoleon Dennis, Appellant v. State of Arkansas, Appellee — Hart, J., Dissenting

November 17, 20162016 Ark. LEXIS 342

Summary

Justice Hart dissented, concluding that the circuit court improperly thwarted Dennis's clearly expressed desire to represent himself in his capital-murder trial. She reasoned that the court went beyond informing Dennis of the risks of self-representation and coerced him into accepting appointed counsel. She would reverse and remand for further proceedings.