Humphrey v. State

OPINION

DALLY, Commissioner.

This is an appeal from a conviction for the offense of involuntary manslaughter; the punishment is imprisonment for 10 years and a fine of $5,000.

The appellant insists that: he was denied a speedy trial under the provisions of Article 32A.02 V.A.C.C.P.; he did not have the mental capacity to understand what he was doing when he gave a confession; evidence was improperly admitted.

Article 32A.02, Section 3, V.A.C.C.P. provides that the failure of a defendant to move for a discharge under the provisions of this article prior to trial or entry of a plea of guilty…