Legal Opinion

Cole v. State

Supreme Court of Arkansas

Decided January 8, 1996No. CR 95-877PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

David Newbern, Justice.

Anthony Cole was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to 37 years imprisonment. He contends the evidence showed conclusively that Germaine Brown, who testified against him, was an accomplice as a matter of law and the other evidence was insufficient to corroborate Germaine Brown’s testimony. We conclude the Trial Court properly instructed the jury to determine whether Germaine Brown was an accomplice. Mr. Cole also argues certain hearsay evidence was improperly admitted. We find no error and affirm.

Ronald Brown was shot and killed as he stood on the porch of a…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Vickers v. StateSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1993
  2. Pilcher v. StateSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1990
  3. Spears v. StateSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1983
  4. Hanna Oil and Gas Co. v. TaylorSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1988
  5. Scherrer v. StateSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1988

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3Cited by8 opinions

  1. King v. StateSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1996
  2. Williams v. StateSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1997
  3. Lloyd v. StateSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1998
  4. Kenyon v. StateWyoming Supreme Court · 1999
  5. Choate v. StateSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1996

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