JerrY LARD
Current Proceedings: State PCR complete. Post-Cert.
Case Number: CR-19-351
Judge: Rhonda K. Wood
Demographic Information: White Male
Current Counsel: Lee Deken Short (as Jan 2020)
Legal Status: Rehearing of PCR/Rule 37.5 petition denied on April 30, 2020. Lard v. State, 2020 Ark. 110, 595 S.W.3d 355 (2020). Cert denied 1/19/21 Lard v. Arkansas, 141 S.Ct. 1086 (2021) (Mem)
Significant Legal Issues:
- Possible SOL issue 
- Waiver of PCR 
- Intellectual disabilities 
Last Judicial Decision Related to Conviction or Sentence: Lard v. State, 595 S.W.3d 355 (2020) (affirming dismissal of 37.5 petition), cert. denied, Lard v. Arkansas, 141 S.Ct. 1086 (2021) (Mem).
Reported Opinions:
- Lard v. State, 2020 Ark. 110, 595 S.W.3d 355 (2020), reh'g denied (Apr. 30, 2020). 
- Lard v. State, 431 S.W.3d 249 (2014). 
Prior Counsel:
Conviction County: Greene
Counts: 2 (capital murder & attempt)
Victim Demographic: Law enforcement officers
Crime Date: 04/12/2011
Sentencing Date: 07/28/2012
Trial Counsel:
- Katherine Streett 
- Teri Chambers 
- Jacqueline Writght 
Trial Judge: Brent Davis
Trial Prosecutor: