Shannon v. State

OPINION

SEARS, Justice.

Appellant was convicted of aggravated robbery under TEX.PENAL CODE ANN. § 29.02(a)(1) (Vernon 1974), and was sentenced to life imprisonment as an habitual criminal. The trial judge granted the State’s motion to “stack” this sentence on his other life sentences. We affirm the conviction.

The facts will be discussed only insofar as they relate to specific grounds of error.

In ground of error one, Appellant asserts that his “right to a speedy trial” was violated. Appellant first argues that U.S. CONST, amend. VI guarantees the right to a speedy trial and that Texas has…