An earlier trial had resulted in a mistrial on December 23, 1992. The criminal action is deemed to commence on that date for statutory speedy trial purposes (CPL 30.30 [5] [a]), and the People had to be ready for trial within six months of that date less any excludable time. (CPL 30.30 [5] [a]; [1] [a]; [4]; People v Sinistaj,
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