People v. Walsh

—Appeal by the People from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County (Dufficy, J.), dated June 6, 1983, which granted defendant’s motion to dismiss the indictment charging him with attempted robbery in the first degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree.

Order reversed, on the law, motion to dismiss denied, indictment reinstated, and matter remitted to the Supreme Court, Queens County, for further proceedings.

On the date the trial was to commence, the People requested a two-week adjournment because of the sudden unavailability of a crucial witness. Defense counsel then…