People v. Klahn

OPINION OF THE COURT

Larry M. Himelein, J.

*519Is a defendant denied his statutory right to notice of a grand jury proceeding when the local court forwards the papers to County Court without a preliminary hearing being held or waived, and the defendant is thereafter indicted without receiving a grand jury notice?

On May 14, 2008, defendant was arraigned in the Town of Ashford on charges of burglary and petit larceny. He was released on his own recognizance and the case was adjourned to June 19, 2008, for an appearance with the public defender. On May 30, 2008, the assistant district attorney wrote…