Eathan Cypert v. State of Arkansas

Summary

The court affirmed Cypert’s first-degree-murder conviction and life sentence plus firearm enhancement. It held that it lacked jurisdiction to review his juror-misconduct claim because he did not amend his notice of appeal after the circuit court denied his post-trial motion. It also held that the evidence did not support a second-degree-murder instruction because the shooting established a purposeful intent to kill. No separate opinions were filed.