Varty v. State

OPINION OF THE COURT

CARLISLE, J.

The State moved to dismiss this appeal on the ground that Varty pled nolle contendere and did not reserve the right to appeal. The appeal concerns the propriety of a speedy trial ruling.

In the absence of a reservation of the right to an appeal, a defendant *15who pleads no contest may only appeal issues concerning subject matter jurisdiction, illegality of sentence, failure of the government to abide by the plea agreement, and the involuntary and intelligent character of the plea, Robinson v State, 373 So.2d 898 (Fla. 1979), Johnson v State, 388 So.2d 621 (5DCA…