State v. J.W. Jolly III

OPINION

BRIAN QUINN, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal by the State from an order dismissing two criminal prosecutions against J.W. Jolly III, appellant. He had been originally indicted in 2005 for- indecency with a child and aggravated sexual assault. The decision to dismiss arose from appellant’s contention, via motion, that he had been denied his constitutional right to a speedy trial. We reverse the orders.

Authority

The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution grants an accused the right to a speedy trial. 1 Gonzales v. State, 435 S.W.3d 801, 808 (Tex.Crim.App.2014); Henson v. State,…