Hill v. State

W.H. “DUB” ARNOLD, Chief Justice.

The Court of Appeals ustice. consider whether the doctrine of res judicata applies to probation-revocation proceedings, particularly where a prior revocation was reversed on appeal for denial of due process. Our jurisdiction is authorized pursuant to Ark. R. Sup. Ct. l-2(b)(l), (5) (1999), because the case presents an issue of first impression and a significant issue needing development or clarification of the law. Under the instant facts, where (1) appellant failed to timely object to the State’s amendment of its revocation petition, (2) appellant failed to…