Laymon v. State (Majority)
Annotate this CaseAppellant entered a conditional plea of guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated, sixth offense. Appellant appealed, arguing that his conviction violated the ex post facto clauses of the Arkansas Constitution and United States Constitution. This appeal presented an issue of first impression whether an appeal was allowed from Appellant’s conditional plea. The Supreme Court affirmed, holding (1) under the circumstances of this case, the Court has jurisdiction to consider the appeal; and (2) as to the merits, Appellant’s conviction does not violate the ex post facto clauses of the United States Constitution and Arkansas Constitution.
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