Penry v. Lynaugh, 492 U.S. 302 (1989)

492 U.S. 302 109 S.Ct. 2934 106 L.Ed.2d 256 Johnny Paul PENRY, Petitioner v. James A. LYNAUGH, Director, Texas Department of Corrections. No. 87-6177. Argued Jan. 11, 1989. Decided June 26, 1989. Syllabus * Petitioner was charged with capital murder in Texas state court. He was found competent to stand trial, although a psychologist testified […]

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