People v. Garrison

OPINION OF THE COURT

Leonard P. Rienzi, J.

The defendant moves pursuant to CPL 170.30 for dismissal of an information charging harassment. Defendant claims he was not afforded a speedy trial pursuant to CPL 30.30. Defendant’s motion is granted.

On May 18, 1983, the defendant was arraigned on a misdemeanor complaint charging criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree and menacing. No corroborating affidavit was filed at any time.

On August 22, 1983, a second instrument with a different deponent was filed charging the original crimes (possession of a weapon, menacing) and the additional…