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: