Lowe v. State

Jack Holt, Jr., Chief Justice.

At issue in this case is whether the appellant’s right to a speedy trial has been violated. We hold that he was denied a speedy trial, reverse the trial court’s decision to the contrary, and dismiss the charges against him.

The appellant was charged by information with theft of property on June 6, 1984. He was arrested on June 7, 1984, and released on bond. He filed a motion for discovery on August 22, 1984. On January 31, 1986, appellant filed a motion to dismiss the charges on speedy trial grounds. That motion was denied on February 4,1986. The trial judge did…