Ex Parte Blake

We granted certiorari in this case to review the issue of whether petitioner was denied his sixth amendment right to a speedy trial.

Petitioner was indicted on January 28, 1982. His trial was not until August 11, 1983. The various reasons and dates of petitioner's 19 1/2 months' trial delay, as set forth by the Court of Criminal Appeals, 469 So.2d 1291, are as follows:

"December 21, 1984 — Blake was arrested for first degree robbery.

"January 6, 1982 — Blake posted $5,000 bail and was released.

"January 28, 1982 — The grand jury indicted Blake and bail was set at $50,000.

"February 2, 1982 — Blake…