Ordered that the judgment is reversed, on the law, and a new trial is ordered.
The defendant contends that he was denied his right to a speedy trial pursuant to CPL 30.30 (1) (a). That statute provides that the People must be ready for a felony trial within six months of the commencement of the criminal action. Since less than 182 days were chargeable to the People, the Supreme Court properly denied the defendant's motions to dismiss the indictment on speedy trial...
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