Martinez v. State

OPINION

SEERDEN, Justice.

The record in this cause shows that appellant was arrested based on an extradition warrant issued by the Governor of Texas. Pursuant to TEX.CODE CRIM. PROC.ANN. art. 51.13 Sec. 10 (Vernon 1979) appellant was taken before a judge of this State on September 17, 1984, and informed of the demand from the State of Ohio and that he had a right to challenge the demand. The Honorable A.G. Betanc-ourt was appointed to represent appellant.

On October 4, 1984, another short proceeding was held and a hearing was scheduled for October 19, 1984. The trial court asked counsel, “Why…