Riveron v. State

DOWNEY, Judge.

Appellant pled nolo contendere to several felony charges, reserving the right to appeal the denial of his motion for discharge due to a violation of his speedy trial rights.

On April 26, 1988, appellant filed a demand for speedy trial. Sixty-three days later, no response having been forthcoming and no trial having been held, he filed a demand for discharge. Twelve days thereafter a calendar call was held, at which appellant pled nolo, reserving the right to appeal an alleged speedy trial violation. It was appellant’s contention that a calendar call was required within five days…