Barnes v. State

OPINION

Martin Shelby Barnes, relator, acting pro se, filed two applications for writ of mandamus. In “Application for Writ of Error #1,” relator asks us to direct the 209th District Court of Harris County, the respondent, to release relator for violating relator’s Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial, in cause number 598527, styled “The State of Texas vs. Martin Shelby Barnes.” Relator, defendant in that cause, was charged with the crime of aggravated assault. Relator states that the indictment or information was returned to the 209th District Court on May 24, 1991. On August 19, 1991,…