Newcomb v. State

OPINION

ODOM, Judge.

This is an appeal from an order revoking probation.

Appellant was convicted of felony theft; punishment was assessed at five years, and appellant was placed on probation. One condition of his probation was that he commit no offense against the laws of Texas. Probation was revoked for a violation of this condition upon the State’s motion alleging commission of the offenses of burglary of a habitation and theft.

Appellant first contends the revocation is invalid because he was denied a speedy hearing on the State’s motion. The motion was filed on October 30, 1975; the hearing…