Stewart v. State

Robert L. Brown, Justice.

Appellant Natasha Nicole S Ntewart appeals from the circuit court’s judgment and disposition order for her failure to appear for plea and arraignment regarding felony charges. She was sentenced to three years’ probation and fined $300. The court of appeals reversed the judgment and dismissed the case. See Stewart v. State, 89 Ark. App. 86, 200 S.W.3d 465 (2004). This court granted the State’s petition for review. On appeal, Stewart argues that the circuit court erred in denying her motion to dismiss, because the State failed to present substantial evidence that…