Williams v. State

MELTON, Presiding Justice.

Following a jury trial, Michael Williams was found guilty of malice murder and other offenses in connection with the beating death of four-year-old Nasir Patrick.1 On appeal, Williams contends that the trial court erred in denying him funds to obtain a medical expert, that his trial counsel was ineffective, and that the trial court erred in striking "juror number 10" for cause. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

1. Viewed in the light most favorable to the jury's verdict, the record shows that Williams and Yakeera Patrick were in a romantic relationship. Ms.…