State v. Fields

LETTS, Judge.

Prosecution for aggravated assault must be “commenced” within three years after it has been committed. With regard to the meaning of the word “commenced,” section 775.15(5), Florida Statutes (1985), reads in relevant part as follows:(5) A prosecution is commenced when either an indictment or information is filed, provided the capias, summons, or other process issued on such indictment or information is executed without unreasonable delay. In determining what is reasonable, inability to locate the defendant after diligent search or the defendant’s absence from the state shall be…