People v. Nelson

—Mercure, J.

Appeal from a judgment of the County Court of Rensselaer County (Harris, J.), rendered June 13, 1990, upon a verdict convicting defendant of the crimes of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first degree and conspiracy in the second degree.

The primary issue on this appeal, as in the case of codefendant Alfred Charles (see, People v Charles, 180 AD2d 868), is whether the People have met their obligation to provide the accused with a speedy trial as guaranteed by statute (CPL 30.20; Civil Rights Law § 12) and the Federal Constitution (US Const 6th Amend).

Defendant…