Tennessee Supreme Court· 11/23/1992

State v. West

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844 S.W.2d 144
1992 Tenn. LEXIS 657

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holding that evidence did not support jury’s finding of premeditation and deliberation beyond a reasonable doubt
holding that calmness immediately after a killing is evidence of deliberation
“The concealment of evidence ... may be associated with the commission of any crime and the accompanying fear of punishment.”
defendant waiting an hour and a half before calling the police, during which time he hid the weapon and went about his business, was insufficient evidence of premeditation
“Although the jury is permitted to disbelieve the defendant’s testimony, it may not construct a theory based on no evidence at all.”
“Although the jury is permitted to disbelieve the defendant’s testimony, it may not construct a theory based on no evidence at all.”

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Judges: Daughtrey, Reid, Drowota, O'Brien, Anderson

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