Title 46 — Criminal Justice
42 chapters · 423 sections in this title.
A.S.C.A. § 46.2401 Stay of execution
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Pending the hearing and determination of an appeal, execution of the final sentence of the High Court, except a sentence of death, will not be stayed unless the appellate division, the trial division, or the Chief Justice orders a stay for cause shown and upon such terms as it or…
A.S.C.A. § 46.2402 Procedure on appeals
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The following procedure shall apply to appeals taken to the appellate division of the High Court: (a) Before filing a notice of appeal, a motion for a new trial shall be filed within 10 days after the announcement of the judgment or sentence. (b) A notice of appeal shall be filed…
A.S.C.A. § 46.2403 Disposition of appeals
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(a) The appellate division may set aside the judgment of conviction and, if the defendant has appealed or requested a new trial, it may order a new trial or commute, reduce (but not increase), or suspend the execution of the sentence, in whole or in part. (b) Findings of fact may…
A.S.C.A. § 46.2405 Appeal by the government in criminal cases
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(a) In a criminal case, the government may appeal in the following instances: (1) from a judgment, order or other decision of acquittal, arresting a judgment of conviction, or dismissing the information, complaint or other accusation, or any count thereof, where the decision is b…