State v. White

The State of Florida appeals an order granting defendant’s motion for dismissal and discharge from further prosecution because he was denied his right to a speedy trial.

Defendant-appellee, Joseph Walton White, was arrested on April 6, 1972 for rape and three misdemeanor charges — procuring for prostitution, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and making an obscene telephone call. On April 12 White was arraigned on the misdemeanor charges, and on April 28 his counsel’s motion for a psychiatric evaluation of White was granted. On May 31 White was committed to the South Florida State…