State v. Valdez

BLACK, Judge.

The State appeals the trial court’s March 2, 2009, order granting Jessie Valdez, Jr.’s motion for discharge based on a violation of Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.191, the speedy trial rule. Because the rule was not violated and Valdez was not entitled to discharge, we reverse and remand for further proceedings.

On January 14, 2009, the 140th day after Valdez’s arrest, the State filed an information charging Valdez with carrying a concealed firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, resisting an officer without violence, and possession of ammunition by a…