People v. Padin

OPINION OF THE COURT

Joseph S. Silverman, J.

Defendant, Adelberto Padin, moved this court, pursuant to CPL 190.50, for an order dismissing the indictment on the ground that he was denied his right to testify before the Grand Jury.

*975The defendant was arrested for robbery in the first degree and other related charges on December 13, 1999. At the time of his arraignment on December 17, 1999 in Criminal Court on the felony complaint, defense counsel served on the People cross CPL 190.50 notice indicating that defendant wished to testify before the Grand Jury. The People refused the cross notice…