State v. Rangel

OPINION

HARDBERGER, Chief Justice.

The State of Texas appeals the trial court’s order granting the appellee’s Motion to Dismiss for Failure to Afford Constitutional Right to Speedy Trial. In its sole point of error, the State argues that the trial court erred because there was no evidence to support the granting of the motion. We affirm the trial court’s judgment.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Appellee Chris Rangel (“Rangel”) was arrested and charged with the offense of driving while intoxicated, a Class B misdemean- or, on June 3, 1996. At the time of his arrest, Rangel was released on personal…