WACHHOLTZ v. State

Opinion

BRIAN QUINN, Chief Justice.

Mitchell E. Wachholtz (appellant) appeals his conviction for murder. Through four issues, he contends that the trial court erred by 1) excluding evidence regarding the presence of drugs in the vehicle from which the victim exited and gang affiliation and 2) admitting evidence of his statement that he planned to rob banks and “go out in a blaze” or something of that ilk. We affirm.

Background

The event began with appellant, a convicted felon, taking methamphetamine earlier in the day before the shooting. While allegedly coming down from his high, he and Brady…