Legal Opinion
People v. Aragon
Criminal Court of the City of New York
Decided July 1, 1998PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Megan Tallmer, J.
It is well known that complainants in domestic violence cases often are reluctant to cooperate with the prosecution. (See, People v Llovet, NYLJ, Apr. 24, 1998, at 29, col 5 [Crim Ct, Kings County].) This case raises the issue whether the People are ready for trial for speedy trial purposes where the complainant is present in court but claims that she does not want the case to proceed. For the following reasons, the court *317concludes that the People’s assertion of readiness in such circumstances is bona fide.
CPL 30.30 requires the People to state ready for…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- People v. KendziaNew York Court of Appeals · 1985
- People v. BrownAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1993
- People v. UrraeaAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1995
- People v. DushainAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1998
- People v. RiveraAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1996
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3Cited by2 opinions
- People v. MaisonaveCriminal Court of the City of New York · 2001
- People v. SimpkinsCriminal Court of the City of New York · 2001