Gregory Griffin v. State

OPINION

Michael Massengale, Justice

A jury convicted appellant Gregory Griffin of murder, and the jury assessed punishment at 55 years in prison. See Tex. Penal Code § 19.02. On appeal, Griffin contends that the court erred by denying his request for an instruction on the lesser-included offense of aggravated assault during the guilt-innocence phase of trial, and by denying his request for an instruction on sudden passion during the punishment phase. We affirm.

Background

Griffin worked as an armed security guard, and his employer assigned him to work at a meat market in north Houston. In…