People v. Chittumuri

OPINION OF THE COURT

Augustus C. Agate, J.

The defendant is charged with Penal Law § 120.00 (1) assault in the third degree, Penal Law § 265.01 (2) criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, and Penal Law *744§ 240.26 (1) harassment in the second degree. The defendant now moves to dismiss the accusatory instrument, pursuant to CPL 30.30 (1) (b) and 170.30 (1) (e), on the ground that the defendant has been denied his right to a speedy trial. The applicable time period within which the People must be ready for trial where the defendant is accused of one or more offenses, at least one of…