Jabari Smith v. State of Arkansas

Summary

The court affirmed Smith’s convictions for capital murder and a firearm enhancement, holding that substantial evidence supported the jury’s finding of premeditated and deliberated purpose. It also upheld the admission of autopsy photographs and surveillance video, the restriction of voir dire questions about punishment, and the State’s cross-examination concerning inconsistencies between Smith’s and another witness’s testimony. The court concluded that none of the challenged rulings constituted an abuse of discretion and found no prejudicial error on its mandatory review.