State v. Ferguson

In the instant case, we affirm a first degree murder conviction.

I

The appellant, Brian Bush Ferguson, was convicted of first degree murder in November of 2002. The jury did not recommend mercy and on February 24, 2003, the appellant was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. We discuss the relevant facts of the case and the applicable standards of review infra as part of our consideration of the issues raised on appeal.

II

A

The appellant argues that the trial court erred by admitting hearsay evidence about an altercation between the appellant and the victim prior to…