Taylor v. State, 522 So.2d 418 (5DCA 1988)

Feb 18, 1988

OUTCOME: reversed and remanded for a new trial

Defendant Purvis Taylor was tried and convicted of DUI manslaughter. A motion for new trial was made and a hearing held upon "newly discovered evidence" which was not available to the defense at t ... he time of trial. Trial court denied the Motion and an appeal was taken on the issue of "newly discovered evidence." The Appeals Court reversed and remanded. The state thereafter entered a Nolle Prosequi.