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LARINDA PATE v. STATE OF ARKANSAS

Date: 06-05-2024

Case Number: 2024 Ark. App. 374

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Court: ARKANSAS COURT OF APPEALS

Plaintiff's Attorney: Michael Zangari, Ass’t Att’y Gen

Defendant's Attorney:

Josh Q. Hurst

Description:

Little Rock, Arkansas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant with arguing that substantial evidence does not support his rape conviction

Outcome:

Similarly, whether to believe MC’s testimony regarding his school attendance in light of the contradictory school records admitted at trial was for the jury to determine. E.g., Milton v. State, 2023 Ark. App. 382, at 6, 675 S.W.3d 173, 177. But even if he had not been attending school in Malvern in May and June 2018, the time a crime is alleged to have occurred is not of critical significance; this is particularly true in cases of sex crimes against children.



Accordingly, we affirm Pate’s conviction.

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About This Case

What was the outcome of LARINDA PATE v. STATE OF ARKANSAS?

The outcome was: Similarly, whether to believe MC’s testimony regarding his school attendance in light of the contradictory school records admitted at trial was for the jury to determine. E.g., Milton v. State, 2023 Ark. App. 382, at 6, 675 S.W.3d 173, 177. But even if he had not been attending school in Malvern in May and June 2018, the time a crime is alleged to have occurred is not of critical significance; this is particularly true in cases of sex crimes against children. Accordingly, we affirm Pate’s conviction.

Which court heard LARINDA PATE v. STATE OF ARKANSAS?

This case was heard in ARKANSAS COURT OF APPEALS, AR.

Who were the attorneys in LARINDA PATE v. STATE OF ARKANSAS?

Plaintiff's attorney: Michael Zangari, Ass’t Att’y Gen. Defendant's attorney: Josh Q. Hurst.

When was LARINDA PATE v. STATE OF ARKANSAS decided?

This case was decided on June 5, 2024.