Norton v. State

CORRECTED MAJORITY OPINION

EDELMAN, Justice.

Daniel Carl Norton appeals the trial court’s denial of his application for writ of habeas corpus on the ground that the State failed to indict him within two court terms from the date of his arrest. We reverse.

On January 9,1994, appellant was arrested for delivery of marijuana and bond was set. Appellant was released on bond on January 18. On October 6, 1994, an indictment against appellant for delivery of marijuana was issued and filed in the 23rd District Court.

Appellant filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus on October 25, complaining of…