Michael Lee Lockhart, Appellant v. State of Texas, Appellee

Summary

The Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas affirmed Michael Lee Lockhart's capital murder conviction, holding that evidence of the attempted drug offense, stolen car, and stolen license plate was admissible as contextual evidence, that the bank robbery and burglary evidence was inadmissible but harmless, that the diary was relevant, and that the self‑defense claim was insufficient as a matter of law. Justice Clinton dissented, arguing the stolen‑car evidence was improperly admitted and that the error was not harmless.