Jesse Q. Collins v. State of Arkansas

Summary

The Supreme Court of Arkansas affirmed Collins's convictions for first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder, holding that substantial evidence supported the jury's findings that he acted purposely. The evidence showed that Collins retrieved a rifle, shot Moore multiple times at close range, and then pointed the rifle at Gilbert and fired, while voluntary intoxication did not negate the required criminal intent. The court also found no prejudicial error under its mandatory review of the record.