People v. Dion

OPINION OF THE COURT

Memorandum.

The order of the County Court should be affirmed.

Defendant was convicted of criminal mischief in the fourth degree and petit larceny, both class A misdemeanors (Penal Law §§ 145.00, 155.25). On March 13, 1996, the People commenced an action against defendant for criminal mischief in the third degree, a class E felony (Penal Law § 145.05), and petit larceny (Penal Law ,§ 155.25), a class A misdemeanor. Defendant was arraigned on March 29, 1996.

On May 14, 1996, the People stated on the record that they were ready to proceed to trial. The People also moved to…