PEOPLE v. "HAYES"


92 Misc.2d 35 (1977)

The People of the State of New York, Plaintiff, v. "Roger Hayes", Defendant.

Supreme Court, New York County.

November 16, 1977


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Ira I. Van Leer for defendant. Sterling Johnson, Jr., Special Assistant District Attorney (Alex Siegel of counsel), for plaintiff.


LEON B. POLSKY, J.

What action should a court take with respect to a pretrial motion made by a defendant who, prior to disposition, jumps bail and becomes a fugitive? I believe, in the circumstances of this case, a dismissal of the motion with prejudice is the only appropriate action.

The defendant was charged in three separate indictments filed in February, 1974, with four cocaine sales, two for $3,500 and two in lesser amounts. Prior to arraignment...

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