Voda v. State

John Donovan, Justice *739Appellant Jan Voda pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated, and was sentenced to twelve months' probation. From that conviction, appellant brings this appeal claiming that he was denied a speedy trial. We affirm.

Background

On October 5, 2012, appellant was arrested in Brazoria County, Texas, and charged with driving while intoxicated ("DWI"). At that time, appellant resided in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Appellant was released on bond. On November 8, 2012, the State dismissed that charge because "Ft. Bend County has better jurisdiction." Appellant…