People v. English

OPINION OF THE COURT

Ruth Pickholz, J.

On February 28, 2000, the defendants were arraigned on a felony complaint charging defendant Sandra English with assault in the second degree (Penal Law § 120.05 [3]) and resisting arrest (Penal Law § 205.30), and defendant Thomas English with obstructing governmental administration in the second degree (Penal Law § 195.05). After being adjourned several times for Grand Jury action, it appears that the court attempted to reduce the top charge pursuant to CPL 180.50. The notations in the court file for December 12, 2000, indicate that the assault charge was…