People v. Hamilton

Appeal from a judgment of the County Court of Tompkins County, rendered July 14, 1977, upon a verdict convicting defendant of the crime of assault in the second degree. The defendant raises two questions on this appeal. First, he contends that he was denied a speedy trial pursuant to CPL 30.30. That section provides that a defendant who has *1113not been tried within six months after commencement of a criminal action, is entitled to dismissal of the indictment. The time periods prescribed by the statute apply only if the People are not ready for trial. Thus, diligence, blamelessness or readiness…