Ex Parte Wells

BROOKS, Judge.

Appellant sued out a writ of habeas corpus before the District Court of Collin County, and upon the hearing of the application his bond was reduced to the sum cf $200, and he was remanded to the custody of the sheriff. Appellant insists that he has been deprived of the constitutional right of a speedy trial, and hence is entitled to be released from custody.

By bill of exceptions the following is shown: That the indictment was presented, and appellant tried and convicted; and on appeal the cause was reversed by the Court of Criminal Appeals, on February 19, 1902, and on May 13,…