Richardson v. State

VANCE, Justice.

Appeal is from a conviction of burglary of a vehicle, enhanced, with punishment assessed at life. Appellant advances seven grounds of error; we address only his contention that the trial court erred in failing to set aside the indictment under the Speedy Trial Act. We agree, and accordingly reverse with instructions to dismiss.

This case was called for trial on February 20, 1980, at which time the appellant presented his motion to set aside the indictment under Tex.Code Crim.Pro.Ann. art. 32A.02 (Vernon Supp.1982). A hearing on said motion was held and at the conclusion of the…