Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas

Ex Parte Orian Lee Scott, Applicant

October 18, 2017541 S.W.3d 104

Summary

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals denied Orian Lee Scott's habeas corpus application, holding that his counsel's performance at the punishment phase was not deficient and that his 100‑year sentence did not violate the Eighth Amendment. Accordingly, the court affirmed the lower court's denial of relief.