Sarrain v. State

We affirm Felipe Sarrain’s conviction for grand theft, first degree, however we remand for clarification of the sentence imposed.

Sarrain was arrested on August 22, 1991 and charged with grand theft by information dated September 12, 1991. Pursuant to the applicable rules, under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.191(a), if the crime charged is a felony, the defendant is to be brought to trial within 175 days. Here, the 175th day was February 13, 1992. The defendant filed his motion for discharge on February 13, 1992. Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.191(d)(1) reads as follows:

Motion for…