Patrick F. Rogers, Appellant v. the State of Texas, Appellee

Summary

The Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas affirmed Patrick F. Rogers' capital murder conviction and death sentence, rejecting all of his asserted errors ranging from jury selection to evidentiary rulings. The majority held that the trial judge acted within discretion on juror exclusions, evidence admission, and procedural matters. Two concurring judges noted additional historical and statutory considerations, with one calling the restriction on deterrence arguments harmless error. The decision thus leaves the judgment and sentence intact.