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People v. Stephens

New York Supreme Court

Decided May 5, 1982PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION OF THE COURT

Francis X. Egitto, J.

The defendants herein move for an order dismissing the indictment pursuant to CPL 210.20 and 30.30 on the ground that they have been denied their statutory right to a speedy trial.

This motion to dismiss raises yet another issue under the developing case law interpreting the application of CPL 30.30. More specifically, the question presented is whether, by answering ready for trial on an indictment which is later superseded, the People’s statutory obligation of answering ready for trial within six months is satisfied. This court holds that it is not.

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2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. People v. BerkowitzNew York Court of Appeals · 1980
  2. People v. Calbud, Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 1980
  3. People v. LomaxNew York Court of Appeals · 1980
  4. People v. OsgoodNew York Court of Appeals · 1980
  5. People v. BrothersNew York Court of Appeals · 1980

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3Cited by6 opinions

  1. People v. GelfandNew York Supreme Court · 1986
  2. People v. CruzNew York Supreme Court · 1984
  3. People v. HellerNew York Supreme Court · 1984
  4. People v. Jacquin, New York County Courts1985
  5. People v. BuckmonNew York Supreme Court · 1983

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