State v. Pernell

This case involves an application of the speedy trial rule. Fla.R.Crim.P. 3.191. From May 10, 1978, when appellee was charged with delivery of cocaine through March 26,1979, the appellee was granted no less than five requests for continuance. On May 14, 1979 the appellant, State of Florida, was granted a continuance because its chemist was not available for trial. On August 24, 1979 the original trial judge recused himself and the matter was set for trial before a successor judge. The appel-lee’s motion for discharge was heard on September 10, 1979 and granted on February 26, 1980. Speedy…