Clark v. Edwards

Petitioners seek mandamus to compel their discharge and the dismissal of the pending criminal charges and accusations against them of robbery. The petitioners assert that they have been denied a speedy trial under, and as provided for in, Section 915.01(2), F.S.1967, F.S.A.

There were five motions made by the petitioners and filed on April 29, 1969; May 15, 1969; July 14, 1969; September 8, 1969; and November 10, 1969. There is a question of timely filing of one motion and withdrawal of counsel during another term, but there are still three timely motions filed. The reason for not bringing the…