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PEOPLE v. VIRGIL

115 A.D.2d 286 (1985)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. John Virgil, Appellant

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

November 15, 1985

Judgment reversed, on the law and the facts, and indictment dismissed.

Memorandum:

The 22-month delay between defendant's arrest and his trial violated his right to a speedy trial guaranteed by statute (CPL 30.20) and the Constitution (US Const 6th Amend; Klopfer v North Carolina, 386 U.S. 213). Defendant was arrested on July 23, 1981. On December 17, 1981 the People announced on the record that they were ready for trial...

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