People v. Lewin

OPINION OF THE COURT

Memorandum.

Judgments of conviction unanimously affirmed.

Section 87-45 of the Huntington Town Code provides that a violation of article 87 shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding six months or both. Violations of article 153 of the code are deemed offenses (Huntington Town Code § 153-18 [A]). Thus, the People were required to be ready for trial within 90 days of commencement of the action (CPL 30.30 [1] [b]). Generally, an action commences for speedy trial purposes upon the filing of the first accusatory…