Lewis v. State

686 S.W.2d 243 (1985)

Irvin LEWIS, Appellant,

v.

The STATE of Texas, Appellee.

No. B14-83-140-CR.

Court of Appeals of Texas, Houston (14th Dist.).

January 10, 1985.

Ken J. McLean, Houston, for appellant.

Calvin Hartman, Houston, for appellee.

Before PAUL PRESSLER, ROBERTSON and ELLIS, JJ.

OPINION

ROBERTSON, Justice.

The jury rejected appellant's plea of not guilty, found him guilty and assessed punishment at confinement for eight years and a fine of $974.64. Issues on this appeal are (1) whether there was compliance with the Speedy Trial Act and (2) whether appellant received ineffective representation…