People v. Ocasio

OPINION OF THE COURT

Megan Tallmer, J.

Defendant is charged with predatory sexual assault and related charges. He moves to dismiss the charges against him on the grounds that he has been denied the right to a speedy trial pursuant to CPL 30.30 (1) (a) and speedy release pursuant to CPL 30.30 (2) (a).1

CPL 30.30 (1) (a) requires the People to be ready for the trial of a felony within six months of the commencement of a criminal action. In this case, the action commenced with the filing of two felony complaints on April 27, 2011. Thus, the People had six months or 183 days to be ready for trial,…