Coleman v. Eaton

COWART, Judge.

Petitioner seeks a writ of prohibition, alleging that the trial court lacks jurisdiction to proceed against him in the prosecution of certain misdemeanor charges because his right to a speedy trial of those charges has been violated under Rule 3.191, Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure. We agree and grant the petition for writ of prohibition.

Petitioner was arrested after the motor vehicle he was driving was involved in an accident. An information charging him with two misdemeanors was filed by the State. More than 90 days after his arrest, petitioner filed a motion to discharge…