PEOPLE v. RIVERA


63 A.D.2d 972 (1978)

The People of the State of New York, Appellant, v. Melvin Rivera, Respondent

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Second Department.

June 5, 1978


Order reversed, on the law and the facts, motion denied, and indictment reinstated.

Criminal Term dismissed the indictment on the ground that defendant had been denied his right to a speedy trial. That finding was based upon the People's failure to have established due and timely notification to defendant of his scheduled arraignment. Despite the testimony of the Supervising Clerk of the Clerk's Office of the Kings County Grand Jury, and other personnel, as to due...

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