The defendants' application is for a preliminary hearing. The complaint charged criminal mischief (Penal Law, § 145.00) but, on motion of the District Attorney, the charge has been reduced to an attempt (Penal Law, §§ 110.00, 145.00). Defendants contend — erroneously, I believe — that they are nevertheless entitled to a jury trial and also a preliminary hearing.
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