Clark v. State

Zachary Clark sought a writ of prohibition to preclude the circuit court from proceeding to trial in his case because of an alleged violation of the speedy trial rule. See Fla. R.Crim. P. 3.191. We previously entered an order granting the petition. We issue this opinion to explain the basis of our decision.

The record reflects that on April 10, 2007, the State filed an information charging Clark with grand theft and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. After several continuances, the ease was eventually scheduled to be tried on November 19, 2008. On that day, Clark filed a demand for…