Laudan v. State

Donald L. Corbin, Justice.

Appellants, Peter Laudan and Anna Moan, were separately convicted of one count of distribution of handbills in violation of the Fort Smith Municipal Code of Ordinances § 14-51, and assessed a fine of $100.00 and court costs of $62.26. Their cases were consolidated for appeal. Appellants assert Ordinance § 14-51 is unconstitutional because it is overbroad and impermissibly burdens their rights to free speech and exercise of religion protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. Jurisdiction of this appeal is properly in this court pursuant to…