The People v. William O'Daniel

OPINION OF THE COURT

Pigott, J.

Defendant, facing two counts of rape in the first degree, one count of attempted rape in the first degree, two counts of sexual abuse in the first degree, and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, retained attorney Martineau to represent him. Martineau was suffering at the time from a debilitating medical condition. On March 1, 2010, Martineau requested an adjournment of defendant’s trial, scheduled to begin the following week in County Court, due to a “flare-up” of his medical condition. The request was granted.

On April 28, 2010, following a…