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Doby v. State

Citations

  • 720 S.W.2d 694
  • 290 Ark. 408
  • 1986 Ark. LEXIS 2208

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  • holding that there was no rational basis to give lesser-included-offense instruction where defense was that of innocence
  • holding that a lesser included offense instruction need not be given unless there is a rational basis for doing so
  • holding that there was no rational basis to give lesser-included-offense instruction where defense was that of innocence

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Judges: Dudley, Hickman, Newbern, Purtle

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