Martin v. State

Appellant was charged with trafficking in cannabis in March of 1982 and the Public Defender's office was appointed to defend him in the criminal proceedings. Subsequently, he obtained private counsel, Miguel A. Orta, and the Public Defender’s office was permitted to withdraw. Negotiations toward a plea bargain were entered into between counsel, but they proved to be unproductive. Private counsel withdrew and the Public Defender’s office was again appointed to represent Mr. Martin. Shortly after the expiration of 180 days, a motion for discharge under Rule 3.191, Florida Rules of Criminal…