State v. Gillis

I respectfully dissent.

Although the trial court had reason to be frustrated with the conduct of the State in this case, nevertheless I am of the opinion that dismissal was premature, and would remand- this case for the completion of the Richardson hearing.

It has long been the law in this state that upon learning of a potential discovery violation, the trial court has an obligation to conduct a Richardson hearing to examine the possible harm or prejudice to the defendant. Richardson v. State, 246 So.2d 771 (Fla.1971); Evans v. State, 721 So.2d 1208 (Fla. 3d DCA 1998). In its discretion, and…