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People v. Muniz

Criminal Court of the City of New York

Decided May 23, 1985PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION OF THE COURT

Alan J. Meyer, J.

Defendant, Jose Muniz, is charged with unlawful possession of marihuana and criminal sale of marihuana in the fourth degree. He now moves to dismiss the accusatory instrument pursuant to CPL 170.30 (1) (e) and 30.30 on the ground that he has been denied his right to a speedy trial.

Specifically, defendant argues that the People could not have been ready for trial within the statutory 90-day period since they failed to obtain a lab report confirming the nature of the substance seized. In the alternative, defendant contends that People failed to announce…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. People v. ColonNew York Court of Appeals · 1983
  2. People v. ColonCriminal Court of the City of New York · 1981
  3. People v. ColonAppellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York · 1982
  4. People v. ArturoCriminal Court of the City of New York · 1984
  5. People v. McMillanCriminal Court of the City of New York · 1984

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3Cited by5 opinions

  1. People v. BurtonCriminal Court of the City of New York · 1986
  2. People v. PelusoCriminal Court of the City of New York · 2002
  3. People v. LaspinaCriminal Court of the City of New York · 1987
  4. People v. MinorCriminal Court of the City of New York · 1987
  5. People v. PortorrealCriminal Court of the City of New York · 2010

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