People v. Telles

OPINION OF THE COURT

Althea E. Drysdale, J.

The defendant, charged with promoting prostitution in the fourth degree (Penal Law § 230.20 [1]), moves to dismiss the charge, arguing that the information is facially insufficient (CPL 100.15, 170.30, 170.35, 210.20). The People have filed an affirmation in opposition. For the reasons that follow, the defendant’s motion is granted.

The accusatory instrument alleges, in pertinent part, that on or about November 12, 2014 at about 1:24 p.m., at the southeast intersection of Warren Street and Roosevelt Avenue, in Queens County, New York, Police Officer…