People v. Walas

Defendant moves this court for an order dismissing the indictment against 'him pursuant to CPL 190.50 (suibd. 5, par. [e]).

It is alleged that the defendant was arrested for 'violation of subdivision 1 of section 220.06 of the Penal Law, and arraigned on that charge on October 31, 1974, in the Police Court of the City of Cohoes. It was the .understanding of the defendant’s attorney, by virtue of certain conversations had .with one or more Assistant District Attorneys, that a preliminary hearing was set for November .15, 1974. This hearing was adjourned and the defendant was advised by an…