Rocha v. State

OPINION

HUGHES, Justice.

Following a trial by jury, the appellant, Jesse Irlas Rocha, was found guilty of the offense of rape and was sentenced to serve seven years of imprisonment.

We affirm.

Appellant contends that his rights under the Texas Speedy Trial Act, V.A.C. C.P. art. 32A.02 (Supp.1981), were violated. Section 3 of the Act expressly provides that the rights accorded by the Act are waived upon the failure of a defendant to move for discharge under the provisions of the Act prior to trial. There is nothing in the record showing that appellant made any motion prior to trial or at any other…