Bryant v. State

Michael Bryant appeals the denial of his motion for discharge and his sentence for child neglect. We reverse.

On October 3, 1996, the state filed a three-count Information naming a female victim in case number 96-19155. On October 23, 1996, the state filed an eleven-count Amended Information in the same case naming only a male victim. The record does not reflect what action, if any, took place in case number 96-19155 until appellant filed a demand for speedy trial1 on April 27, 1998. Thereafter, on June 9, 1998, appellant gave notice of the expiration of the time for speedy trial. In response,…