State v. Clarke

The State of Florida petitions this Court for writ of mandamus seeking reinstatement of an appeal. We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 3(b)(8), Fla. Const.

FACTS

The relevant facts in the instant case are as follows: Clarke was charged with DUI manslaughter in Pinellas County. He filed a demand for speedy trial. The trial court subsequently sanctioned the State for a discovery violation by excluding certain State witnesses and evidence. The State filed a timely notice of appeal of the suppression/sanction order and sought an extension of speedy trial pending its appeal. The trial court denied…