Parry-Hoepfner v. State

Justin H. Parry-Hoepfner (“Petitioner”) seeks a writ of mandamus compelling the trial court to order an adversary preliminary hearing pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.133(b)(1). We sua sponte treat the instant petition as a petition for writ of certiorari. Because Petitioner was entitled to an adversary preliminary hearing, we grant his request.

Pursuant to an arrest warrant, Petitioner was taken into custody on March 19, 2013. He filed a motion to set reasonable bond, which the trial court denied at a bond hearing on April 10, 2013. Petitioner remained incarcerated. On April…