Hochstrasser v. Demers

GRIMES, Acting Chief Judge.

This is an appeal from the denial of a petition seeking to prohibit further prosecution of appellant on the ground that he was denied a speedy trial. Prohibition is a proper remedy for the denial of speedy trial rights. Sherrod v. Frunza, 427 So.2d 161 (Fla.1983).

A chronological summary of the proceedings pertinent to our consideration is set forth below:

March 1,1988 Appellant arrested for driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages and careless driving.

April 28,1988 County court order granting appellant’s motion for continuance and reciting that appellant…