August v. State

OPINION ON STATE’S PETITION FOR DISCRETIONARY REVIEW

Appeal is taken from a conviction for the third degree felony offense of unlawful delivery of marihuana. Appellant was convicted in a trial before the court. Punishment was assessed at eight years.

Appellant’s conviction was reversed by the court of appeals after it was concluded that the State failed to comply with the Speedy Trial Act, Art. 32A.01 et seq., V.A. C.C.P. August v. State, 681 S.W.2d 636 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th] 1984). On October 24, 1984, this Court granted the State’s petition for discretionary review.

The State has now filed a…