People v. Harvey

OPINION OF THE COURT

Ruth E. Smith, J.

*752Defendant is charged, under four separate dockets, with the crimes of aggravated harassment (Penal Law § 240.30 [1]), stalking (Penal Law § 120.50 [3]; 120.45 [1]) and two counts of criminal contempt (Penal Law § 215.50 [3]) against the same complainant. The People move for an order to consolidate the four dockets pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law §§ 100.451 and 200.20.

In support of their position, the People argue that the charges are similar in nature and establish an ongoing pattern of behavior against the same complaining witness, which would require…