Anthony Paul Godsey, Appellant v. the State of Texas, Appellee

Summary

The Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas affirmed the conviction for attempted capital murder, holding that the evidence was sufficient to show specific intent to kill and that the defendant's conduct amounted to more than mere preparation. It also held that the trial court was not required to charge the lesser included offenses of aggravated assault and reckless conduct because the evidence did not satisfy the "guilty only" test. The concurrence agreed with the majority and emphasized the proper application of the lesser‑included‑offense doctrine.