Legal Opinion · Dissent

In re Robert O.

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided September 12, 1994Published

1Dissent

Goldstein, J.,

dissents and votes to reverse the order of disposition, to vacate the fact-finding order, and the order denying the motion to dismiss the petition, and grant the *786motion to dismiss the petition, with the following memorandum: I respectfully dissent. The majority’s decision here today effectively renders Family Court Act § 320.2 meaningless, and has an adverse impact upon the substantive speedy trial rights of juveniles. Family Court Act § 320.2 (1) provides in clear and unambiguous terms that "[i]f the respondent is not detained, the initial appearance shall be held as soon as…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. In re Frank C.New York Court of Appeals · 1987
  2. In re Detrece H.New York Court of Appeals · 1991
  3. Blatnicky v. CianciminoAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1956
  4. In re Shannon FF.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1993

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