Girard v. Rossi

On Monday, February 28, 1972 at 9:50 p.m. upon the completion of testimony from two of the People’s witnesses, the respondent Town Justice declared a recess in the case of the People against Daniel W. Girard, the petitioner herein, due to the indisposition of the court stenographer. During a con*14ference in chambers with the Assistant District Attorney and defendant’s counsel a discussion was had with respect to a continuance. Defendant’s counsel said he was available any day or evening until the following Monday night, March 6, but that he would be away for part of that week and the next. The…