Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction and Memorandum Opinion filed September 8, 2005.
In The
Fourteenth Court of Appeals
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NO. 14-04-00841-CV
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IN RE CHARLES WILLY ALPINE, Relator
ORIGINAL PROCEEDING
WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
M E M O R A N D U M O P I N I O N
On August 12, 2005, relator, Charles Willy Alpine, filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus. See Tex. Gov=t Code Ann. ' 22.221(d) (Vernon Supp. 2000); see also Tex. R. App. P. 52. He seeks a dismissal of a misdemeanor information against him for violation of his right to a speedy trial.
We are unable to consider relator=s petition for writ of habeas corpus because our authority to entertain petitions for writ of habeas corpus extends solely to the actions of judges in civil cases. See Tex. Gov=t Code Ann. ' 22.221(d). Additionally, a claim that the right to a speedy trial has been violated should be pursued by a motion to quash or motion to dismiss in the trial court. See Ex parte Garrison, 47 S.W.3d 105, 107 (Tex. App.CWaco 2001, pet. ref=d). Therefore, we dismiss relator=s petition for lack of jurisdiction.
PER CURIAM
Petition Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction and Memorandum Opinion filed September 8, 2005.
Panel consists of Justices Fowler, Edelman, and Guzman.