Bishop v. State

I dissent for several reasons.

The majority in this case, as in Trotter v. State, 290 Ark. 269, 719 S.W.2d 268 (1984), has forgotten its appellate role which is to review cases and affirm them if possible, rather than look for a reason to reverse a decision. The majority in this case, as in Trotter, has reversed a decision for a reason not raised on appeal. When the officer who had prepared the report testified regarding what the appellant’s mother had told the two officers, no objection was made; that evidence is substantial evidence and can support a verdict. No argument was made below or on…