State v. Medina

OPINION

KLEINSCHMIDT, Judge.

The Defendant was charged with aggravated driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The trial court dismissed the case "with prejudice because it found that the Defendant’s right to a speedy trial had been violated. We reverse because the facts of this case do not implicate the right to a speedy trial. Instead, this is a case of preindictment delay, and since the Defendant failed to show actual and substantial prejudice, and that the State engaged in an intentional delay for tactical purposes, wé reverse the order of dismissal and remand this mat ter…