Rhodes v. State

SIMMONS, Retired Circuit Judge.

Appellant, an indigent represented here and below by appointed counsel, was indicted for robbery, convicted, and punishment fixed by the jury at 25 years in the penitentiary. Judgment was duly entered. An indigent’s appeal was taken.

It appears in the record that the offense was committed on July 19, 1974. The indictment for the offense was returned on February 3, 1977. The trial was begun on Monday, August 19, 1977.

Prior to the trial, defense made a motion to dismiss the case and discharge the defendant, because his right to a speedy trial was violated. This…