Smith v. State

PRENTICE, Justice.

Defendant (Appellant) was convicted in a trial by jury of first degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. On appeal, he raises the following issues:(1)Whether the trial court erred in refusing to instruct the jury regarding the law of irresistible impulse.(2) Whether sufficient foundation was established for the admission of two videotaped recordings of defendant’s confession.(3) Whether the trial court erred in admitting Defendant’s oral confession.(4) Whether there was sufficient evidence that Defendant was competent to stand trial.(5) Whether the test for insanity…