Hicks v. State

OPINION

FENDER, Chief Justice.

Appellant was convicted by a jury of aggravated robbery. Following proof of a single recidivist count the jury assessed thirty-three years. Appeal is now taken urging four reasons for reversal:

1. Failure to grant a speedy trial.

2. Indiscreet limitation of voir dire on the burden of proof.

3. Indiscreet dismissal of a late-arriving venireperson.

4. Erroneous voir dire concerning punishment for recidivists.

We affirm.

Absent a challenge to evidentiary sufficiency, only such facts as are required for each claimed error will be set forth.

Appellant was arrested April 22,…