Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas

Robert F. Turner, Appellant v. the State of Texas, Appellee

January 26, 1977545 S.W.2d 133

Summary

The Court held that the two‑year delay between indictment and trial violated Robert F. Turner’s Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial, reversing his conviction and dismissing the indictment. A dissent argued the delay caused no prejudice and urged affirmation of the judgment.