People v. Taylor

*322OPINION OF THE COURT

John M. Leventhal, J.

Defendant moves to dismiss or in the alternative to reduce the charges contained in the indictment. The People oppose the motion. The court in deciding this motion has considered defendant’s notice of motion, the opposition of the People, the minutes of an application held before the Honorable Betsy Barros, and the minutes of the Grand Jury.

For the reasons set forth below, defendant’s motion is denied.

History

Defendant was arrested for allegedly assaulting Renee Thomas. On October 2, 2000 defendant was arraigned on a felony complaint. The People began…