People v. Mann

—Weiss, J.

Appeal from a judgment of the County Court of Rensselaer County (Dwyer, Jr., J.), rendered August 26, 1992, convicting defendant upon his plea of guilty of the crimes of sexual abuse in the first degree and rape in the third degree (two counts).

Defendant contends that he was denied a speedy trial and that he was not afforded effective representation of counsel. We find both arguments to be without merit and affirm. The record reflects that the People announced their readiness for trial at defendant’s arraignment, formally notified defendant of that readiness, continued to so advise…