Harlan v. State

RAMEY, Chief Justice.

Booker T. Harlan (“Appellant”) pled guilty to the offense of driving while intoxicated when the trial court denied his motion to set aside the information because of the alleged violation by the State of his right to a speedy trial. Nearly four and one-half years elapsed between the time of his arrest and the date the case finally went to trial. Appellant raises one point of error, alleging that the State violated his constitutional right to a speedy trial. We will affirm the trial court’s judgment.

Appellant was arrested for the crime of driving while intoxicated on…