Johnson v. State

The appellant was convicted for robbery and sentenced to twelve years' imprisonment. On this appeal from his conviction the appellant argues that he was denied a speedy trial and that the failure of the trial court to grant his challenge for cause of a prospective juror constitutes reversible error.

I

The operative facts surrounding the issue of the alleged denial of speedy trial are set forth in outline form as follows:

1976

February 20 Appellant arrested and incarcerated on the charge of robbery.

April 20 Appellant posted bond but was held in jail on a fugitive warrant for an alleged parole…