People v. Richardson

OPINION OF THE COURT

Phylis Skloot Bamberger, J.

The defendant was charged with several counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the third and fourth degrees. By motion, the defendant sought to dismiss the indictment for the *180People’s failure to comply with CPL 30.30. On December 7, 1989, after oral argument held on October 19, 1989, this court granted the motion. This opinion sets out the findings and conclusions of the court.

The complaint in this case was filed on June 30, 1988. Accordingly, the People had to be ready for trial by December 30, 1988, or within 183 days. On June 22, 1989,…