directed verdict challenge in Arkansas

386 Arkansas opinions name it 2 courts 1969–2026 65 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Arkansas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (13)

Case	Followed	Cited
Williams v. Stategreen ark · 1997 · cited in 7 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 1998–2001 2 sentences 2001Freeman v. State, 331 Ark. 130, 131 , 959 S.W.2d 400, 401 (1998) (citing Williams v. State, 329 Ark. 8, 16 , 946 S.W.2d 678, 682 (1997)). 2001Freeman v. State, 331 Ark. 130, 131 , 959 S.W.2d 400, 401 (1998) (citing Williams v. State, 329 Ark. 8, 16 , 946 S.W.2d 678, 682 (1997)).	6	7
Freeman v. Stategreen ark · 1998 · cited in 5 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 1999–2001 2 sentences 2001Freeman v. State, 331 Ark. 130, 131 , 959 S.W.2d 400, 401 (1998) (citing Williams v. State, 329 Ark. 8, 16 , 946 S.W.2d 678, 682 (1997)). 2001Freeman v. State, 331 Ark. 130, 131 , 959 S.W.2d 400, 401 (1998) (citing Williams v. State, 329 Ark. 8, 16 , 946 S.W.2d 678, 682 (1997)).	5	5
Flowers v. Stategreen ark · 2008 · cited in 5 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2024 2 sentences 2024See Flowers v. State, 373 Ark. 127 , 282 S.W.3d 767 (2008). 2024See Flowers v. State, 373 Ark. 127 , 282 S.W.3d 767 (2008).	3	5
Jackson v. Stategreen ark · 2009 · cited in 3 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2016	3	3
Flowers v. Stategreen ark · 2000 · cited in 3 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001	3	3
Coggin v. Stategreen ark · 2004 · cited in 9 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2014 2 sentences 2014Coggin v. State, 356 Ark. 424, 431 , 156 S.W.3d 712, 716 (2004). 2014Coggin v. State, 356 Ark. 424, 431 , 156 S.W.3d 712, 716 (2004).	2	9
Saul v. Stategreen ark · 2006 · cited in 2 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2010	2	2
Durham v. Stategreen ark · 1995 · cited in 18 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 1995–2016 2 sentences 2016Durham, v. State, 320 Ark. 689 , 899 S.W.2d 470 (1995). 2016Durham, v. State, 320 Ark. 689 , 899 S.W.2d 470 (1995).	1	18
McClendon v. Stategreen · 2019 · cited in 4 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2026 2 sentences 2024A motion for a directed verdict is a challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence. 2 When considering a challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence, this court views the evidence in the light most favorable to the State and considers only the evidence that supports the verdict.3 The court will affirm a conviction if there is substantial evidence to support it, meaning the evidence is of sufficient force and character that it will, with reasonable certainty, compel a conclusion without resorting to speculation or conjecture. 4 Substantial evidence can be direct or circumstantial.5 Whether circ 2024A motion for a directed verdict is a challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence. 2 When considering a challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence, this court views the evidence in the light most favorable to the State and considers only the evidence that supports the verdict.3 The court will affirm a conviction if there is substantial evidence to support it, meaning the evidence is of sufficient force and character that it will, with reasonable certainty, compel a conclusion without resorting to speculation or conjecture. 4 Substantial evidence can be direct or circumstantial.5 Whether circ	1	4
Williamson v. Stategreen ark · 2009 · cited in 4 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2021	1	4
Jordan v. Stategreen ark · 2004 · cited in 3 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2007	1	3
Passley v. Stategreen ark · 1996 · cited in 3 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 1996–1998	1	3
Terry v. Stategreen ark · 2006 · cited in 2 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2011	1	2

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Arkansas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (67)

Case	Cited	Years
Matthew Armstrong v. State of Arkansas green ark · 2020 2 sentences 2026Armstrong v. State, 2020 Ark. 309 , 607 S.W.3d 491 . 2026Armstrong v. State, 2020 Ark. 309 , 607 S.W.3d 491 .	25	2021–2026
Whitt v. State neutral ark · 2006 2 sentences 2020We treat a motion for a directed verdict as a challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence.2 Whitt v. State, 365 Ark. 580 , 232 S.W.3d 459 (2006). 2020We treat a motion for a directed verdict as a challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence.2 Whitt v. State, 365 Ark. 580 , 232 S.W.3d 459 (2006).	13	2006–2026
Kelley v. State green arkctapp · 2008 2 sentences 2024We treat a motion for a directed verdict as a challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence.2 When reviewing a challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence, we view the evidence in the light most favorable to the State and consider only the evidence that supports the verdict.3 We will affirm a judgment of conviction if substantial evidence exists to support it.4 Substantial evidence is evidence of sufficient force and character that it will, with reasonable certainty, compel a conclusion one way or the other without resorting to speculation or conjecture.5 We defer to the jury’s determination o 2024He specifically argues that the circuit court erred in denying his motion for directed verdict because the evidence was insufficient to establish that he failed to report a change of address as required of sex offenders. 3 We treat a motion for a directed verdict as a challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence. 1 When reviewing a challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence, we view the evidence in the light most favorable to the State and consider only the evidence that supports the verdict. 2 We will affirm a judgment of conviction if substantial evidence exists to support it.3 Substantial	12	2008–2024
Hinton v. State green ark · 2015 2 sentences 2016This court treats a motion for a directed verdict as a challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence.' Hinton v. State, 2015 Ark. 479 , 477 S.W.3d 517 . 2016This court treats a motion for a directed verdict as a challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence.' Hinton v. State, 2015 Ark. 479 , 477 S.W.3d 517 .	10	2016–2025
Atkinson v. State green ark · 2002 2 sentences 2005Atkinson v. State, 347 Ark. 336 , 64 S.W.3d 259 (2002); Smith v. State, 346 Ark. 48 , 55 S.W.3d 251 (2001) (citing Durham v. State, 320 Ark. 689 , 899 S.W.2d 470 (1995)). 2005Atkinson v. State, 347 Ark. 336 , 64 S.W.3d 259 (2002); Smith v. State, 346 Ark. 48 , 55 S.W.3d 251 (2001) (citing Durham v. State, 320 Ark. 689 , 899 S.W.2d 470 (1995)).	10	2002–2005
Smith v. State green ark · 2001 2 sentences 2005Atkinson v. State, 347 Ark. 336 , 64 S.W.3d 259 (2002); Smith v. State, 346 Ark. 48 , 55 S.W.3d 251 (2001) (citing Durham v. State, 320 Ark. 689 , 899 S.W.2d 470 (1995)). 2005Atkinson v. State, 347 Ark. 336 , 64 S.W.3d 259 (2002); Smith v. State, 346 Ark. 48 , 55 S.W.3d 251 (2001) (citing Durham v. State, 320 Ark. 689 , 899 S.W.2d 470 (1995)).	9	2002–2005
Branscum v. State green ark · 2001 2 sentences 2008Fairchild v. State, 349 Ark. 147 , 76 S.W.3d 884 (2002); Branscum v. State, 345 Ark. 21 , 43 S.W.3d 148 (2001). 2008Fairchild v. State, 349 Ark. 147 , 76 S.W.3d 884 (2002); Branscum v. State, 345 Ark. 21 , 43 S.W.3d 148 (2001).	8	2001–2008
Glick v. State green ark · 1982 2 sentences 1990A motion for a directed verdict is a challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence, Glick v. State, 275 Ark. 34 , 627 S.W.2d 14 (1982); and, when reviewing the denial of the motion, we consider the evidence in the light most favorable to the appellee and affirm if there is any substantial evidence to support the verdict. 1990A motion for a directed verdict is a challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence, Glick v. State, 275 Ark. 34 , 627 S.W.2d 14 (1982); and, when reviewing the denial of the motion, we consider the evidence in the light most favorable to the appellee and affirm if there is any substantial evidence to support the verdict.	8	1984–1990
Britt v. State green ark · 2001 2 sentences 2004Arnett v. State, 353 Ark. 165 , 114 S.W.3d 167 (2003); Miles v. State, 350 Ark. 243 , 85 S.W.3d 907 (2002); Britt v. State, 344 Ark. 13 , 38 S.W.3d 363 (2001). 2004Arnett v. State, 353 Ark. 165 , 114 S.W.3d 167 (2003); Miles v. State, 350 Ark. 243 , 85 S.W.3d 907 (2002); Britt v. State, 344 Ark. 13 , 38 S.W.3d 363 (2001).	7	2001–2004
Steele v. State green arkctapp · 2014 2 sentences 2021Steele v. State, 2014 Ark. 2016A motion for a directed verdict is a challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence, Steele v. State, 2014 Ark.	6	2016–2021
Fairchild v. State green ark · 2002 2 sentences 2008Fairchild v. State, 349 Ark. 147 , 76 S.W.3d 884 (2002); Branscum v. State, 345 Ark. 21 , 43 S.W.3d 148 (2001). 2008Fairchild v. State, 349 Ark. 147 , 76 S.W.3d 884 (2002); Branscum v. State, 345 Ark. 21 , 43 S.W.3d 148 (2001).	6	2003–2008
Mills v. State green ark · 2003 2 sentences 2004Mills v. State, 351 Ark. 523 , 95 S.W.3d 796 (2003); Williams v. State, 346 Ark. 304 , 57 S.W.3d 706 (2001). 2004Mills v. State, 351 Ark. 523 , 95 S.W.3d 796 (2003); Williams v. State, 346 Ark. 304 , 57 S.W.3d 706 (2001).	6	2003–2004
Burmingham v. State green ark · 2000 2 sentences 2002Branscum v. State, 345 Ark. 21 , 43 S.W.3d 148 (2001); Burmingham v. State, 342 Ark. 95 , 27 S.W.3d 351 (2000). 2002Branscum v. State, 345 Ark. 21 , 43 S.W.3d 148 (2001); Burmingham v. State, 342 Ark. 95 , 27 S.W.3d 351 (2000).	6	2001–2002
McIntosh v. State green ark · 1988 2 sentences 1995McIntosh v. State, 296 Ark. 167 , 753 S.W.2d 273 (1988). 1995McIntosh v. State, 296 Ark. 167 , 753 S.W.2d 273 (1988).	6	1991–1995
Gwathney v. State green ark · 2009 2 sentences 2019Gwathney v. State , 2009 Ark. 544 , 381 S.W.3d 744 . 2019Gwathney v. State , 2009 Ark. 544 , 381 S.W.3d 744 .	5	2010–2019
Arnett v. State green ark · 2003 2 sentences 2012Arnett v. State, 353 Ark. 165 , 122 S.W.3d 484 (2003). 2012Arnett v. State, 353 Ark. 165 , 122 S.W.3d 484 (2003).	5	2004–2012
Walley v. State green ark · 2003 2 sentences 2012Walley v. State, 353 Ark. 586 , 112 S.W.3d 349 (2003). 2012Walley v. State, 353 Ark. 586 , 112 S.W.3d 349 (2003).	5	2004–2012
Jones v. State green ark · 2004 2 sentences 2006Gardner v. State, 364 Ark. 506 , 221 S.W.3d 339 (2006); Jones v. State, 357 Ark. 545 , 182 S.W.3d 485 (2004). 2006Gardner v. State, 364 Ark. 506 , 221 S.W.3d 339 (2006); Jones v. State, 357 Ark. 545 , 182 S.W.3d 485 (2004).	5	2004–2006
Reed v. State green ark · 2003 2 sentences 2005Parker v. State, 355 Ark. 639 , 144 S.W.3d 270 (2004); Reed v. State, 353 Ark. 22 , 109 S.W.3d 665 (2003). 2005Parker v. State, 355 Ark. 639 , 144 S.W.3d 270 (2004); Reed v. State, 353 Ark. 22 , 109 S.W.3d 665 (2003).	5	2004–2005
Barr v. State green ark · 1999 2 sentences 2001Barr v. State, 336 Ark. 220 , 984 S.W.2d 792 (1999). 2001Barr v. State, 336 Ark. 220 , 984 S.W.2d 792 (1999).	5	2000–2001
Friar v. State green ark · 1993 2 sentences 1994Friar v. State, 313 Ark. 253 , 854 S.W.2d 318 (1993). 1994Friar v. State, 313 Ark. 253 , 854 S.W.2d 318 (1993).	5	1993–1994
Holcomb v. State green ark · 2014 2 sentences 2024App. 110 , 286 S.W.3d 746 (2008). 2 Id. 3 Id. 4 Id. 5 Id. 6 Id. 7 Id. 8 Dunn v. State, 371 Ark. 140 , 264 S.W.3d 504 (2007). 9 Holcomb v. State, 2014 Ark. 141 , 432 S.W.3d 600 . 4 consistent with the defendant’s guilt and inconsistent with any other reasonable explanation of the crime.10 A sex offender is required to register and to report in person any change of address.11 When establishing a new residency or temporary domicile at the new address, a sex offender is required to provide notice to the supervising authority no later than five calendar days before doing so. 2024App. 110 , 286 S.W.3d 746 (2008). 2 Id. 3 Id. 4 Id. 5 Id. 6 Id. 7 Id. 8 Dunn v. State, 371 Ark. 140 , 264 S.W.3d 504 (2007). 9 Holcomb v. State, 2014 Ark. 141 , 432 S.W.3d 600 . 4 consistent with the defendant’s guilt and inconsistent with any other reasonable explanation of the crime.10 A sex offender is required to register and to report in person any change of address.11 When establishing a new residency or temporary domicile at the new address, a sex offender is required to provide notice to the supervising authority no later than five calendar days before doing so.	4	2022–2024
Dunn v. State green ark · 2007 2 sentences 2024App. 110 , 286 S.W.3d 746 (2008). 2 Id. 3 Id. 4 Id. 5 Id. 6 Id. 7 Id. 8 Dunn v. State, 371 Ark. 140 , 264 S.W.3d 504 (2007). 9 Holcomb v. State, 2014 Ark. 141 , 432 S.W.3d 600 . 4 consistent with the defendant’s guilt and inconsistent with any other reasonable explanation of the crime.10 A sex offender is required to register and to report in person any change of address.11 When establishing a new residency or temporary domicile at the new address, a sex offender is required to provide notice to the supervising authority no later than five calendar days before doing so. 2024App. 110 , 286 S.W.3d 746 (2008). 2 Id. 3 Id. 4 Id. 5 Id. 6 Id. 7 Id. 8 Dunn v. State, 371 Ark. 140 , 264 S.W.3d 504 (2007). 9 Holcomb v. State, 2014 Ark. 141 , 432 S.W.3d 600 . 4 consistent with the defendant’s guilt and inconsistent with any other reasonable explanation of the crime.10 A sex offender is required to register and to report in person any change of address.11 When establishing a new residency or temporary domicile at the new address, a sex offender is required to provide notice to the supervising authority no later than five calendar days before doing so.	4	2022–2024
Starling v. State green ark · 2016 2 sentences 2023Starling v. State, 2016 Ark. 20 , 480 S.W.3d 158 . 2023Starling v. State, 2016 Ark. 20 , 480 S.W.3d 158 .	4	2018–2023
Wyles v. State green ark · 2007	4	2011–2016
Parker v. State green ark · 2004	4	2004–2005
Smith v. State green ark · 2003	4	2003–2005
Miles v. State green ark · 2002	4	2003–2004
Johnson v. State green ark · 1996	4	1998–2002
Scott Severance v. State of Arkansas green arkctapp · 2024	3	2024–2026
Jacovan Bush v. State of Arkansas green ark · 2024	3	2025–2026
Carlton Farris v. State of Arkansas neutral arkctapp · 2021	3	2021–2026
Harris v. State green ark · 1984	3	1990–2025
Walter McCray, Jr. v. State of Arkansas green ark · 2020	3	2020–2024
Lowry v. State green arkctapp · 2005	3	2005–2020
Witcher v. State green ark · 2010	3	2016–2017
Farrelly v. State neutral arkctapp · 2000	3	2003–2014
Green v. State green ark · 2013	3	2013–2014
Woolbright v. State green ark · 2004	3	2007–2009
Ferguson v. State green ark · 2000	3	2001–2002

Statutes the citing opinions construe

AR § Ark. Code Ann. § 5-2-202 (47) AR § Ark. Code Ann. § 5-10-101 (43) AR § Ark. Code Ann. § 5-14-103 (39) AR § Ark. Code Ann. § 5-14-101 (28) AR § Ark. Code Ann. § 5-10-102 (27) AR § Ark. Code Ann. § 5-2-403 (25) AR § Ark. Code Ann. § 5-1-102 (22) AR § Ark. Code Ann. § 5-4-501 (22) AR § Ark. Code Ann. § 16-89-111 (19) AR § Ark. Code Ann. § 5-64-401 (19) AR § Ark. Code Ann. § 5-36-103 (17) AR § Ark. Code Ann. § 5-3-201 (16)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

AR 386 (1969–2026) TX 90 (1977–2025) MA 53 (1959–2026) KY 40 (1941–2026) IL 29 (1956–2025) FL 28 (1930–2025) GA 27 (1914–2023) NC 21 (1979–2026) OR 19 (1988–2025) MS 19 (1956–2019) MI 18 (1969–2023) AL 17 (1950–2003) OH 14 (2000–2025) CA 13 (1961–2022) MD 13 (1971–1982) SC 11 (1983–2025) LA 9 (1981–2006) UT 9 (1991–2026) MO 9 (1987–2018) ID 7 (1981–2020) KS 7 (1967–2014) TN 7 (2003–2025) IN 6 (1975–2024) IA 6 (1991–2016) CO 6 (1979–2025) NM 6 (1953–2024) CT 5 (1990–1998) DC 5 (1977–2008) RI 5 (1968–2002) AZ 5 (1975–2016) NY 4 (1965–2012) NE 4 (1999–2023) OK 3 (1957–2023) WY 3 (1988–1993) VT 3 (1972–1994) WI 3 (1992–2020) NV 3 (1999–2020) MN 3 (1944–1997) DE 2 (1979–2008) WV 2 (1983–1998)

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