George H. Whitaker, Iii, Appellant v. the State of Texas

Summary

The Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas affirmed the trial court's judgment, upholding the capital murder conviction and death sentence. It found the evidence sufficient to support the jury's findings on burglary, intent to murder, future dangerousness, and other asserted errors. The Court rejected the appellant's claims of ineffective assistance, improper jury instructions, and mischaracterization of his marriage. Separate concurring and dissenting opinions criticize the lack of jury instruction on parole eligibility, with some judges urging remand for a new sentencing hearing.