State v. Larry Coulter
Larry Coulter appealed his first-degree premeditated murder conviction, stemming from the shooting death of his wife, Robin Coulter. Key issues on appeal included the trial court's denial of motions to disqualify the District Attorney General's office due to a former defense attorney joining the prosecution, and to suppress the appellant's statements and evidence from a warrantless search of his home. Coulter also challenged the admissibility of his letters to the victim, expert psychological testimony regarding his mental state, and jury instructions. The appellate court affirmed the conviction, finding no reversible errors and concluding that the evidence, including proof of marital discord and the appellant's pre-offense threats, was sufficient to support the finding of premeditation despite the defense's diminished capacity claim.