People v. Garrett

OPINION OF THE COURT

Mathilde C. Bersani, J.

On June 9, 1982, the defendant herein was arraigned in the Syracuse City Court and charged with two felonies: rape in the first degree and unlawful imprisonment in the first degree. Thereafter, on July 23, 1982, fhe defendant waived his right to a preliminary hearing on the felony complaints and was held for the action of the Grand Jury pursuant to CPL 180.30 (subd 1). However, on October 29, 1982, the District Attorney moved this court to reduce the felony charges stated above to the class A misdemeanors of sexual misconduct (Penal Law, § 130.20)…