Thomas Edward Landers, Appellant v. the State of Texas, Appellee

Summary

The Court reversed the conviction and remanded, holding that the trial court erred by denying Landers the right to act as co‑counsel and personally cross‑examine witnesses, a violation of the Sixth Amendment and Article 1, Sec. 10 of the Texas Constitution. It also found no reversible error in the State's evidentiary arguments or the double‑jeopardy claim. Justice Phillips dissented, arguing the majority misapplied Faretta.