Buchanan v. State

David Newbern, Justice.

Jessie Lee Buchanan, the appellant, was convicted of capital murder for having shot and killed Alfred Tobar while they were arguing in Mr. Buchanan’s home. He was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole, and he raises four points of appeal. Mr. Buchanan contends the evidence was insufficient to establish that the killing was done with premeditation and deliberation. We hold the nature and manner of use of the weapon was sufficient to support the verdict. He also contends the similarity of the capital and first degree murder statutes make the law too vague for…