People v. Santos

OPINION OF THE COURT

Megan Tallmer, J.

The defendant is charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the second degree (Vehicle and Traffic Law § 511 [2] [a] [iv]), a misdemeanor. He moves to dismiss the accusatory instrument on the ground that he has been denied his right to a speedy trial. CPL 30.30 (1) (b) requires the People to be ready for trial within 90 days of the commencement of the action, absent excludable time.

This action commenced on August 29, 1994 with the filing of a misdemeanor complaint in Criminal Court and the defendant’s arraignment thereon. The case…