People v. Curtis

OPINION OF THE COURT

Gerald Harris, J.

The defendant, John Curtis, is charged with two counts of assault in the third degree, attempted assault in the third degree, and harassment in the second degree. He moves to dismiss the complaint for denial of his right to a speedy trial under CPL 30.30.

The People are required, in this class A misdemeanor case, to announce their readiness for trial within 90 days of the commencement of the action. (CPL 30.30 [1] [b].) This case was commenced on January 19, 2003. To date, the People have *1002made no announcement of their readiness for trial, a period…