The court affirmed the dismissal of Steven L. Barnett's petition for writ of mandamus, quo warranto, and/or all writs, which sought to abate a nolle prosse entered by the State Attorney. The court held that a prosecutor's decision to file charges or discontinue prosecution is not a 'stage' of a criminal proceeding under Article I, Section 16(b) of the Florida Constitution, and thus does not require victim notification. The separation of powers doctrine grants prosecutors discretion in such decisions.
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