Cerf v. State

OPINION

MACKEY K. HANCOCK, Justice.

Appellant, Clarence Cerf, appeals his conviction for assault on a public servant, a third-degree felony resulting in a fifty-five year sentence. On appeal, he complains that the trial court abused its discretion by permitting him to proceed pro se and, secondly, by denying his motion for a continuance sought to secure defense witnesses. Finally, he complains he was denied the right to a speedy trial. We will affirm.

Factual and Procedural History

Appellant is an inmate of the William P. Clements unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. On November 15,…