One day after Florida State made photo contingencies for potential life without Dalvin Cook, there were reports that the star running back’s attorneys are doing what they can to ensure that said contingency won’t be necessary.
Because of an off-field situation that involved him allegedly punching a woman in the face at a Tallahassee bar, Cook‘s status at Florida State continues to be up in the air as the back remains indefinitely suspended. Cook’s initial court date stemming from that incident is set for Sept. 2, a date that was pushed back to the frustration of the player’s attorney and comes just three days before the Seminoles open the 2015 season.
In light of that tight timeframe, Warchant.com has reported, the sophomore’s attorneys have filed with the court a demand for a speedy trial. The Rivals.com website writes that Cook’s “trial could actually take place before [the Sept. 2 arraignment] if a Leon County judge grants his request for a speedy trial.”
From the site’s report:The request, which was filed in Leon County court on Thursday by the Miami law offices of Farrell & Patel, states that Cook, “is available for trial, has diligently investigated the case, and that he will be prepared for trial by the date established by the court.”
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According to Florida Rule 3.191 (b), the trial can be set between 5 and 45 days from the time of the filing, depending on the schedules of the assigned judge and both parties.
Cook has denied any wrongdoing, and his attorneys have very publicly stated that they will not accept a plea deal to resolve the misdemeanor case.
FSU opens the 2015 season at home against Texas State Sept. 5, and follows that up with games against USF (Sept. 12 in Tallahassee) and Boston College (Sept. 18, ACC opener and first 2015 road game). Last season, Cook led the Seminoles in rushing as a true freshman.