Wilcox v. State

Annabelle Clinton Imber, Justice.

Appellant George Wilcox appeals the interim order of the Pulaski County Circuit Court denying his motion to dismiss. For reversal, appellant argues that the State is barred by double jeopardy from retrying him on the charge of first-degree battery. The trial court’s denial was affirmed by the Arkansas Court of Appeals in Wilcox v. State, 70 Ark. App. 110, 15 S.W.3d 353 (2000). This case is before us on petition for review; hence, our jurisdiction is pursuant to Ark. Sup. Cr. R. l-2(e). When we grant review following a decision by the court of appeals, we…