In re Detrece H.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Carro, J.
An adult who is charged with crimes is entitled to have the charges against him dismissed where he is denied the right to a speedy trial; similarly, a juvenile who is charged with committing acts which would constitute crimes if committed by an adult must be granted a dismissal of the charges where, as here, the right to a speedy fact-finding hearing has been violated. This principle is grounded in considerations of fairness to the accused and the need for efficiency in the courts. The sole issue in the case at bar involves whether dismissal of the presentment…
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