Scott v. State

OPINION

ONION, Presiding Judge.

This is an appeal from a conviction for sexual abuse of a child, where the punishment was assessed at six (6) years’ imprisonment following a guilty verdict.

On appeal the appellant in his sole ground of error contends the court reversibly erred in overruling his motion to set aside the indictment since the State failed to comply with Article 32A.02, V.A.C.C.P. (Speedy Trial Act, effective July 1, 1978).

Article 32A.02, § 1(1), supra, provides:

“Section 1. A court shall grant a motion to set aside an indictment, information, or complaint if the state is not ready…