Bittle v. State

DEVANY, Justice.

Jerry Bittle appeals his conviction for driving while intoxicated. In appellant’s sole point of error he asserts that the trial court erred in denying his motion to dismiss pursuant to the Speedy Trial Act (“the Act”).1 We agree. The judgment of the trial court is reversed and the information is ordered dismissed under the terms of the Act.

On July 29, 1985, an information was filed against appellant for driving while intoxicated on June 5, 1985. Although the State announced ready for trial on July 29, 1985, appellant was not arrested until November 3,1985. It is important to…