People v. Farrell

*525OPINION OF THE COURT

Elisa S. Koenderman, J.

The defendant, Leslie Farrell, is charged with assault in the third degree, Penal Law § 120.00 (1), and harassment in the second degree, Penal Law § 240.26 (1). The defendant moves to dismiss the criminal action against her on the ground that she has been denied her statutory right to a speedy trial (see CPL 30.30 [1] [b]). In sum, she argues that the People’s off-calendar notices of readiness were rendered illusory by their subsequent in-court announcements that they were not ready for trial. She contends therefore that the People are chargeable…