Williams v. State

John I. Purtle, Justice.

On September 29, and 30, 1983, the appellants and two other individuals, Allen Bruce Woods and Stephana Bridges, were charged with an aggravated robbery that occurred on September 28. Both appellants Williams and Wallace were released on bond on November 28,1983. The state filed amended informations charging the appellants as habitual offenders and also filed a motion to join the defendants. Both of the appellants moved for continuances.

On April 30,1984, the first trial of the appellants and Woods commenced, but before the first witness was sworn it was discovered that…