State v. Colon

VILLANTI, Judge.

The State appeals the dismissal of its case in which Freddy Colon was charged with possession of cocaine and possession of a controlled substance. Colon entered a not guilty plea on February 12, 2004. The defense requested one continuance on April 20, 2004, and asked for another on July 15, 2004, because it was having difficulty serving Seminole Police Department officers and a Seminole Hard Rock Casino security guard with subpoenas, and the officers had failed to appear for depositions. The State agreed to a continuance, offering to assist in producing the witnesses. But,…