Perkins v. State

OPINION

MORRISON, Judge.

The offense is felony theft with three prior convictions alleged for enhancement; the punishment, life.

We shall discuss the “Allegations of Error” set forth in appellant’s pro se brief. 1

He first contends that he was denied a speedy trial. The indictment was filed on November 25, 1970, and this trial began on March 9, 1971. In Robinson v. State, Tex.Cr.App., 470 S.W.2d 697, this court held that a delay did not violate the appellant’s right to a speedy trial where he did not demand a speedy trial, did not seek a writ of mandamus from the Supreme Court, was not prejudiced…