McCartin v. State

OPINION

YOUNG, Justice.

This is an appeal from a conviction of robbery. Punishment was assessed by the jury of imprisonment for fifteen years. We affirm.

In his sole ground of error, appellant complains of the trial court’s denial of his motion to dismiss the indictment for the State’s failure to comply with the provisions of the Texas Speedy Trial Act. Tex.Code Crim.Proc.Ann. art. 32A.02 (Vernon Supp. 1982-83). 1 The criminal action began on October 21, 1982, when appellant was arrested for a robbery committed on that date. 2 The victim of the robbery was Joel Bourmaud, a French citizen who was…