Hughes v. State

Three issues are presented for review.

1. Was it error for the trial court to refuse to admit the testimony of a psychiatrist that an abnormal mental condition prevented the defendant from forming the specific intent to kill ?

2. Was it prejudicial error for the trial court to refuse to modify the standard jury instruction on the meaning of “depraved mind?”

3. Was the imposition of consecutive life sentences for the two counts of first-degree murder an abuse of discretion by the trial court?

Psychiatrist’s testimony on intent.

Following the close of its case, the state made a motion to limit and…