Baldwin v. State

Johnson, Presiding Judge.

Joe Baldwin appeals the denial of his motion for discharge and acquittal on the ground that the state failed to try him within two *202terms following his demand for a speedy trial.1 The record shows that Baldwin was indicted on January 19, 2001. On March 12, 2001, he filed a pleading entitled “Motion For Fair and Speedy Trial.” Correspondence accompanying the motion listed Baldwin’s mailing address as:

Joe E. Baldwin #1005387

Larry Gist State Jail

3295 FM. 3514

Beaumont, TX. 77705

On March 8, 2004, Baldwin filed a motion for discharge and acquittal, claiming the state failed…