Williams v. State

Robert Williams appeals from a Nevada County Circuit Court order denying him a resentencing hearing and imposing a life sentence with parole eligibility pursuant to the Fair Sentencing of Minors Act of 2017 (FSMA). On appeal, Williams argues that he is entitled to a new sentencing trial in accordance with Harris v. State , 2018 Ark. 179, 547 S.W.3d 64 ; and that denying him a new sentencing trial violated his fundamental-fairness and equal-protection rights. We reverse and remand for resentencing in accordance with Harris .

Williams was convicted of capital murder that occurred on July 15,…