Hernandez v. State

OPINION

CANTU, Justice.

On January 10, 1979, the trial court convicted appellant of murder and assessed punishment at 15 years’ confinement in the Texas Department of Corrections. Retained trial counsel filed a motion for new trial alleging irregularities and violations of appellant’s rights under the Texas Speedy Trial Act, Tex.Code Crim.Pro.Ann. art. 32A.02 et seq. (Vernon Supp.1982). On July 20,1979, the court overruled the motion and pronounced the sentence. Trial counsel gave oral notice of appeal.

On October 18, 1979, the official court reporter for the 144th District Court certified to…