Hamilton v. State

Appeal is taken from a conviction for the offense of theft upon appellant’s plea of not guilty entered in a trial to the court, sitting without a jury. Punishment was assessed at six years confinement.

Appellant raises a single ground of error contending that the trial court reversibly erred in refusing to dismiss the indictment underlying his conviction pursuant to the provisions of the Texas Speedy Trial Act, Article 32A.02, V.A.C.C.P.

The record reflects that a complaint was filed on December 12, 1978, alleging that appellant had committed the theft offense which is the subject of the…