Jackson v. State

Donald L. Corbin, Justice.

Appellant Artie Jackson appeals his conviction of sexual abuse in the first degree and sexual assault in the second degree. On appeal, he raises two arguments for reversal: the trial court erred in (1) excluding evidence of the prosecuting witness’s motive; (2) failing to grant a mistrial because of improper closing arguments by the State. Because we assumed this case for caseload balance, jurisdiction is proper pursuant to Ark. Sup. Ct. R. 1-2(g). We find no error and affirm.

On September 16, 2005, Appellant was charged with sexual abuse in the first degree and…