Granville Riddle, Appellant v. the State of Texas, Appellee

Summary

The Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the trial court's conviction and death sentence for appellant Riddle, holding that the trial court did not err in denying a self‑defense instruction, in rejecting challenges for cause to venire members, or in its capital sentencing instructions. The Court found the jury charge on mitigating evidence adequate under Penry and upheld the constitutionality of Article 37.071(b)(1). A concurring opinion noted agreement with the result but offered separate commentary on the venire‑man challenges and the sentencing instruction.