Hernandez v. State

OPINION

DORSEY, Justice.

This is an appeal from a conviction for involuntary manslaughter pursuant to TEX. PENAL CODE ANN. 19.05(a)(2) (Vernon 1974). Trial was to the court which assessed punishment at five (5) years in the Texas Department of Corrections.

Appellant's fourth ground of error alleges the trial court erred in overruling his motions to dismiss the indictment on the ground that he was denied his right to a speedy trial. TEX. CODE CRIM. PROC. ANN. art. 32A.02 (Vernon Supp.1986).

The evidence adduced at trial reveals that appellant was involved in an automobile accident on August…