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Vann Bragg v. State of Arkansas

Supreme Court of Arkansas

Decided February 19, 2026Published

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2026 Ark. 38

SUPREME COURT OF ARKANSAS No. CR-25-204 Opinion Delivered: February 19, 2026 VANN BRAGG APPELLANT APPEAL FROM THE PHILLIPS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT [NO. 54CR-19-18] V. HONORABLE E. DION WILSON, JUDGE STATE OF ARKANSAS APPELLEE AFFIRMED. SHAWN A. WOMACK, Associate Justice Vann Bragg appeals the circuit court’s denial of his Rule 37 petition, which alleged that his trial counsel was ineffective. Bragg argues that the circuit court clearly erred in finding otherwise, citing six instances of allegedly deficient and prejudicial performance. Bragg also argues that his trial counsel…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Neil v. BiggersSupreme Court of the United States · 1972
  2. Mays v. StateSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1990
  3. Vann Bragg v. State of ArkansasSupreme Court of Arkansas · 2023
  4. Airsman v. StateSupreme Court of Arkansas · 2015
  5. Tyler Joseph Barefield v. State of ArkansasSupreme Court of Arkansas · 2024

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