Judgment unanimously reversed, on the law and facts and in the interest of justice, and a new trial granted.
Memorandum:
Approximately 11 months after arraignment, defendant conferred with his attorney and was advised that his case would go to trial "soon". Three days later, on April 7, 1977, he kept a scheduled appointment with his attorney but the attorney was unavailable. On the afternoon of April 13, counsel was advised by County Court that defendant's...
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