Thompson v. State

JIM WORTHEN, Justice.

Michael Thompson (“Appellant”) appeals his conviction of capital murder, for which he received a mandatory life-sentence. Appellant raises two issues on appeal. We affirm.

Background

On July 1, 1999, Appellant traveled to Lake Palestine with friends and acquaintances, Hersain Gomez (“Gomez”), Susana Arroyo (“Arroyo”), Armando Hinojosa (“Hinojosa”), Christina Martinez (“Martinez”) and Crystal A. Garcia (“Garcia”). 1 The group traveled together in Hinojosa’s car to Kiloland Park and spent the day drinking alcohol, smoking marijuana, swimming and listening to music. During the…