SCHEB, Judge.
Appellant Smith challenges the trial court's denial of his motion for discharge under the provisions of Fla.R.Crim.P. 3.191, the Speedy Trial Rule. We reverse.
Smith was arrested on charges of possession of heroin and paraphernalia on November 4, 1975. The state filed an information against him some 4 1/2 months later. Smith entered a written plea of not guilty. On April 8, 1976, he appeared at an arraignment, at which time the trial judge set...
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