People v. Farrell

*580OPINION OF THE COURT

Ralph A. Fabrizio, J.

The defendant, Richard B. Farrell, has moved for an order dismissing the accusatory instrument pursuant to CPL 30.30. The main issue to be determined is whether, after stating that they were not ready for trial in open court in the presence of the defendant and his attorney, requesting an adjournment to an unspecified future date for trial, and agreeing that they would serve and file a statement of readiness if they became ready, the People may mail the defense attorney a statement of readiness that same day, file it with the court, and validly “stop…