State v. Wilkes

THOMPSON, Judge.

The State of Florida appeals the trial court’s order discharging Bobby J. Wilkes and denying the state’s motion to strike Wilkes’ motion for discharge. Several issues have been raised in this appeal; however, after a thorough review of the record, one matter is dispositive. We hold that the ease was improvidently dismissed because Wilkes sought and obtained continuances prior to the expiration of speedy trial, and thus waived his right to a speedy trial. See Fla. R.Crim. P. 3.191. We reverse and remand.

On 14 March 1992, the alleged victim in this case swore a complaint for a…