Stephen Henry Hopper v. State

OPINION

Tracy Christopher, Justice

In this appeal from a conviction for aggravated sexual assault, the sole question presented is whether the State violated appellant’s constitutional right to a speedy trial. The post-indictment delay was more than twenty years, and the vast majority of that delay was attributable to the State’s official negligence. Appellant acquiesced in that delay, however, and he did not establish that he was actually prejudiced by the delay. After balancing these factors, we hold that there is no violation, and we affirm the trial court’s judgment.

BACKGROUND

Appellant was…