People v. Montfort

The defendant appeals from a judgment of conviction and from an order denying a pretrial motion to dismiss for lack of a speedy trial within 90 days under CPL 30.30. Defendant was given a traffic ticket for driving while intoxicated on June 14, 1976. The following day he appeared in Justice Court and was granted an adjournment to July 19, 1976. On that date, he again appeared in court. He informed the Justice that he would like to check on the effect of a conviction on his pharmacist’s license and that he would return to the court. No date was set. If the 90-day limitation is applicable to…