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.