Washington v. State

MOORE, Judge.

In a non-jury trial, appellant was convicted of dealing in stolen property. He argues four points for reversal of his conviction, only one of which has merit.

The issue presented is whether the trial court abused its discretion in denying appellant’s motion for continuance made on the morning of trial.

Appellant was charged by information with the crimes of burglary and grand theft. Subsequently, he filed a demand for speedy trial pursuant to Fla.R.Crim.P. 3.191(c). Trial was set in due course and on the morning thereof the State filed a second amended information without leave of…