People v. Tyler

OPINION OF THE COURT

Read, J.

This case began on April 21, 2002, when defendant was ticketed for speeding. The front of the ticket directed defendant to appear in Webster Town Court on May 14, 2002, thus serving as an “appearance ticket” under CPL 150.10.

As is relevant here, Part “B” on the ticket’s reverse side instructed defendant how to enter a plea of not guilty by mail. Part “B” included a “notice”—mandated by CPL 150.10 (2) and 100.25 (4)—informing defendant that he was entitled to receive a supporting deposition if he requested it “within thirty days from the date [he was] directed to…