Willie Wells, Appellant v. State of Arkansas, Appellee

Summary

The court held that Wells could pursue a separate certiorari petition concerning his appeal bond despite being represented by appellate counsel because the bond matter was distinct from his direct appeal. Applying the governing bail standards, the court concluded that Wells's challenge to whether the cocaine constituted a usable amount presented a substantial question of law or fact, even though the issue might not ultimately prevail. The court granted the writ and remanded for a new bail hearing within seven days.