Denzell Terrell Braud v. State of Arkansas

Summary

The court affirmed Braud’s convictions, holding that the circuit court did not abuse its discretion by denying a mistrial after a prosecution witness accused defense counsel of threatening him. The witness’s remarks were elicited during cross-examination, and the circuit court’s admonition was sufficient to cure any possible prejudice. The court also concluded that the cited out-of-state decision was not persuasive because the circumstances there involved conflicting evidence and no curative instruction.