Vargas v. State

The defendant was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. The defendant argues on appeal that (1) the trial court improperly admitted the defendant’s prior statement to a third party that he would kill the victim if he did not get his money; and (2) the State failed to present sufficient evidence of premeditation so to survive his motion for judgment of acquittal. We disagree with the defendant on both issues and affirm the conviction and sentence.

The admission of evidence is within the sound discretion of the trial court and will not be overturned absent a showing…