Patrice Murphy v. State

OPINION

DIXON W. HOLMAN, Justice.

I. Introduction

The question this court is asked to answer is whether the trial court erred by denying Appellant Patrice Murphy’s motion to dismiss based on her claim that her right to a speedy trial was violated. 1 Because Murphy did little to seek a speedy trial and because she suffered nominal personal or defense prejudice from a lengthy delay that was largely attributable to the State, we will affirm.

II. Factual and Procedural Background

On March 25, 1998, Cooke County Sheriffs Deputy Bobby Faglie was on patrol when he saw a green Jeep Cherokee leave a rest…