Lauderdale v. State

I agree with every word of Mr. Justice Robinson’s dissenting opinion in this case and in addition to the reasoning thereof I would also reverse because of the refusal-of the trial court to grant defendant’s Petition for Change of Venue.

I recognize'that where a Petition for Change of Venue is controverted by the State and controverting evidence is offered, it is a matter of the court’s sound discretion as to whether the petition should be granted. Leggett v. State, 227 Ark. 393, 299 S. W. 2d 59. On the other hand, this does not mean that the court may arbitrarily deny such a petition merely…