Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas

Reyes Reyes, Jr., Appellant v. the State of Texas, Appellee

May 18, 19881988 Tex. Crim. App. LEXIS 95

Summary

The Court held that the Texas Speedy Trial Act is unconstitutional and void, reversing the Court of Appeals' dismissal of the indictment and remanding for further consideration of the appellant's remaining errors. Justice Duncan dissented, relying on Jefferson v. State.