State v. D.O.

The State of Florida appeals from the trial court’s dispositional order of dismissal pursuant to Florida Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.090(m). We reverse.

D.O. was arrested on August 3, 2009. The State filed a petition for delinquency, charging D.O. with possession of marijuana with the intent to sell it. On November 3, 2009, D.O. moved to discharge the petition, arguing that the State had allowed the ninety-day speedy trial period to expire without proceeding with an adjudicatory hearing. On November 6, the trial court held a hearing on the motion for discharge, and set an adjudicatory hearing…