PEOPLE v. DESHAZO


183 Misc.2d 719 (2000)

703 N.Y.S.2d 907

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, Plaintiff, v. JOSEPH O. DESHAZO, Defendant.

District Court of Nassau County, First District.

February 24, 2000.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, East Meadow (Brian J. Davis of counsel), for defendant.

Denis E. Dillon, District Attorney of Nassau County, Hempstead (Robert P. Formichelli of counsel), for plaintiff.


OPINION OF THE COURT

IRA J. RAAB, J.

The failure of a local criminal court to comply with the felony complaint "inquiry" reduction process required by CPL 180.50 results in the dismissal of the prosecutor's information and reinstatement of the felony complaint, even though defense counsel consents to the reduction. The court voices displeasure by the actions of the police in overcharging the defendant with a...

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