Laron Hayes, Jr. v. State of Arkansas

Summary

The court affirmed Hayes's convictions for first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated assault, and first-degree terroristic threatening because the directed-verdict challenges were preserved and substantial evidence supported each conviction. The evidence showed that Hayes shot Rice at close range, pursued Woodall with a pistol, pointed a loaded shotgun at Tullos from approximately one hundred yards, and threatened Pope during a recorded telephone call. The court reversed the assessed court costs and remanded for entry of a sentencing order imposing the correct amount. No separate opinions were filed.