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      "Albert BETTS v. STATE of Arkansas"
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        "text": "Steele Hays, Justice.\nAlbert Betts appeals from a judgment imposing a life sentence pursuant to his conviction for first degree murder. For reversal, he argues a mistrial should have been ordered. We disagree and affirm.\nThe driver and passenger of a passing car testified they saw Dexter Arnett and Albert Betts arguing on a Stuttgart street corner. When the car slowed for traffic, Arnett jumped into the back seat and refused to get out. Betts reached through the window on the passenger\u2019s side and fired a pistol, killing Dexter Arnett.\nDuring closing argument the prosecutor asked the jury:\nAnd ask yourself a question. If this man gets anything but life imprisonment can you feel safe? Can anybody feel safe?\nDefense counsel objected and asked for a mistrial upon the postulate the jurors were being asked to decide guilt or innocence based on their personal safety. The prosecutor apologized and defense counsel asked for an admonition, which the trial court gave:\nI want to admonish and caution you that your personal safety is not an issue in this case. And it isn\u2019t a matter to be considered by you in determining the guilt or innocence of Mr. Betts.\nThere was no request for a ruling on the mistrial motion. Accordingly, if any impropriety occurred, it was expunged by the admonition. Vickers v. State, 313 Ark. 64, 852 S.W.2d 787 (1993); King v. State, 312 Ark. 89, 847 S.W.2d 37 (1993); Donald v. State, 310 Ark. 197, 833 S.W.2d 375 (1992).\nThe record has been examined in accordance with Ark. Sup. Ct. R. 4-3(h), and the objections have all been abstracted and certified by the state. There are no other rulings adverse to the appellant which constituted prejudicial error.\nFor the reasons stated, the arguments presented on appeal are denied and the judgment of conviction is affirmed.",
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        "author": "Steele Hays, Justice."
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    "attorneys": [
      "McCullough Law Firm, by: Rita F. Bailey, for appellant.",
      "Winston Bryant, Att\u2019y Gen., by: Kent G. Holt, Asst. Att\u2019y Gen., for appellee."
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    "head_matter": "Albert BETTS v. STATE of Arkansas\nCR 93-932\n882 S.W.2d 671\nSupreme Court of Arkansas\nOpinion delivered September 12, 1994\nMcCullough Law Firm, by: Rita F. Bailey, for appellant.\nWinston Bryant, Att\u2019y Gen., by: Kent G. Holt, Asst. Att\u2019y Gen., for appellee."
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