Newman v. State

Petitioner, Harold Eugene Newman, contends that his prosecution for the offense of *812escape is barred by the statute of limitations. His motion to dismiss having been denied by the trial court, Newman seeks a writ of prohibition. We have jurisdiction. Neal v. State, 697 So.2d 903 (Fla. 2d DCA 1997). Finding petitioner’s argument to be well-taken, we grant the petition, issue the writ, and direct the trial court to dismiss the pending charge.

Petitioner apparently failed to return to a correctional institution after a day of work release, and was charged with escape. The information was filed on…