in Re Brian Connor

In The

Court of Appeals

Ninth District of Texas at Beaumont

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NO. 09-08-456 CV ____________________

IN RE BRIAN CONNOR

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Original Proceeding

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MEMORANDUM OPINION  

On October 23, 2008, relator Brian Connor filed a petition for writ of mandamus, in which he asserts a denial of his right to speedy trial. We may grant mandamus relief only if relator demonstrates that the act sought to be compelled is purely ministerial, and that relator has no other adequate legal remedy. See State ex rel. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Dist., 34 S.W.3d 924, 927 (Tex. Crim. App. 2001). A direct post-conviction appeal is adequate to address claims concerning the right to a speedy trial. See Ex parte Delbert, 582 S.W.2d 145, 146 (Tex. Crim. App. 1979); Ordunez v. Bean, 579 S.W.2d 911, 913-14 (Tex. Crim. App. 1979).

Relator has not shown that he is entitled to the relief sought. Accordingly, we deny the petition for writ of mandamus.

WRIT DENIED.

PER CURIAM

Opinion Delivered November 6, 2008

Before Gaultney, Kreger, and Horton, JJ.