Steve Rodriguez, Appellant v. the State of Texas, Appellee

Summary

The Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas affirmed the trial court's judgment, rejecting all eight points of error raised by Rodriguez. The Court held that the mental health examinations complied with the Code of Criminal Procedure, that the jury oath and voir dire were not error, that the indictment was sufficient despite form defects, and that the trial court's sentencing instructions satisfied constitutional requirements. The Court also found no ineffective assistance of counsel. Justice Baird filed a concurring note urging that such claims be raised on habeas review.