Over the two years preceding trial of this uncomplicated case, the prosecution obtained repeated adjournments that delayed defendant's trial for 247 days, well over the 184-day limit set forth under CPL 30.30, precisely the sort of unfair prejudice to the accused the statute was enacted to prevent. We accordingly reverse and dismiss the indictment.
The six-month period set forth in the statute runs from "the filing of the first accusatory instrument and the People...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.
