People v. Coelho

Memorandum: The trial court properly denied the motions of both defendants to dismiss the indictments for lack of a speedy trial as required by CPL 30.30. Both defendants were indicted on October 12, 1984 and their cases were scheduled for arraignment on October 15. Counsel for defendant Kevin Coelho requested that the arraignment be adjourned until October 19, and counsel for defendant David Coelho consented to that adjournment.

In the case of defendant Kevin Coelho, defendant appeared for arraignment on October 19, 1984, one day after the expiration of the six-month period, and requested a…