Hughes v. State

This is an appeal from the circuit court’s denial of a petition for writ of prohibition, following the county court’s denial of appellant’s motion for discharge on speedy trial grounds. We affirm.

Appellant was charged with the misdemeanor offenses of speeding and driving under the influence in violation of sections 316.187 and 316.1934, Florida Statutes (1987). Appellant pled not guilty and demanded reciprocal discovery from the State.

One week prior to trial (and 15 days prior to expiration of the speedy trial period), the defense disclosed three new witnesses to the State. The county court…