Wolfe v. State

This case appears before us on petition for writ of certiorari supported by a certificate of the Third District Court of Appeal asserting that its decision is one which involves a question of great public interest since it concerns an accused’s right to speedy trial delayed by actions of prosecuting officials. Under Section 4(2), Article V, Constitution of Florida, F.S.A., we have jurisdiction.

The essential circumstances, background and issue are set forth in the decision under review reported at 249 So.2d 736.

Our construction of petitioner’s right to a speedy trial is limited to a review of…