Ward v. State

George K. Cracraft, Chief Judge.

Jerry Lee Ward appeals from his conviction of criminal attempt to commit burglary for which he was sentenced as a habitual offender to a term of twenty years in the Arkansas Department of Correction. He contends that the evidence was insufficient to support his conviction and that the trial court erred in permitting the introduction of physical evidence found near the scene of the crime. We find no error and affirm.

Where the sufficiency of the evidence is challenged on appeal of a criminal conviction, our rule requires a review of that issue prior to…