CALOGERO, Chief Justice.
We granted certiorari in this case to determine whether the state has delayed commencement of trial beyond the period allowed by law, and whether, as a consequence, charges against the defendant should be dismissed. More particularly, does a motion for a change of venue interrupt prescription, such that the time period for commencing trial begins anew? Or does the motion merely suspend prescription? If prescription...
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