Williams v. State

OPINION

VANCE, Justice.

Anthony D. Williams was indicted for capital murder. He and two fellow gang members accosted a victim on the street to rob him. During the robbery, the victim was shot and killed. Although Williams did not fire the weapon, as a co-conspirator and aider and abetter of the robbery, he was criminally responsible for the shooter’s act of murder. 1

The State sought the death penalty. However, the jury assessed punishment at life in prison. On appeal, Williams complains he should have a new trial because a requested accomplice-witness instruction under Article 38.14 of the…