Vazquez v. State

COBB, Judge.

The defendant, Luis A. Vazquez, was charged with the felony of aggravated assault. The case was set for trial in the Circuit Court of Orange County. The transcript of the proceedings on the day of trial reads:

THE CLERK: Information Number CR81-2907, the State of Florida versus Luis Vazquez.

THE COURT: You are Luis Vazquez?

THE DEFENDANT: Yes, sir.

THE COURT: Is the state ready to proceed in this case?

MR. FENDERSON: Yes, sir.

THE COURT: Is the defense ready?

MR. KINANE: Yes, Your Honor. I think there are some matters that should go on the record.

THE COURT: All right. As I understand it,…