People v. Haines

OPINION OF THE COURT

Joel L. Blumenfeld, J.

Defendant is charged with violating Administrative Code of the City of New York § 436-5.0 (g) (firearms); Penal Law § 265.01 (criminal possession of a weapon), and Penal Law § 120.15 (menacing). Defendant was arraigned on a misdemeanor complaint on December 23, 1987. The case was adjourned for 28 days later until January 20, 1988. On that date, *763the People attempted to serve notice pursuant to CPL 710.30 (1) (a), (b). CPL 710.30 (2) requires that such notices be served within 15 days after arraignment and before trial. The court may allow late service…