Smith v. State

Judith Rogers, Judge.

The appellant, Emma B. Smith, was charged by information with first degree murder in connection with the stabbing death of Savannah Hester. After a bench trial, the appellant was found guilty of second degree murder, a violation of Ark. Code Ann. § 5-10-103(a)(l) (Supp. 1989), and was sentenced to a twenty year term of imprisonment. On appeal, the appellant challenges the sufficiency of the evidence with regard to her second degree murder conviction, and further contends that she was justified in employing the use of deadly force against the victim. We disagree and affirm.