State v. Staley

PLEUS, Judge.

The matter is here on petition by the State of Florida for a writ of certiorari to review an order entered June 6, 1957, by the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, in and for Polk County; said order being one reversing the judgment and sentence of the Criminal Court of Record of Polk County.

The following chronological statement of events presents a sad commentary on the administration of criminal justice:

1. On November 19, 1953, the respondent was informed against on a charge of assault with intent to commit murder.

2. On February 19, 1954, trial was had and verdict…