People v. Hendryx

OPINION OF THE COURT

Larry M. Himelein, J.

Defendant has moved to dismiss the indictment on the ground that his speedy trial rights contained in CPL 30.30 have been violated. The People oppose the motion on several grounds including the claim, which this court finds to be specious, that defendant’s motion is insufficient in law and fact (see, People v Luperon, 85 NY2d 71; People v Santos, 68 NY2d 859).

*201Defendant was involved in a serious motorcycle accident on August 9, 1997. He was mercy flighted to Erie County Medical Center as a result of his injuries. He was also charged with felony driving…