People v. Howell

*17OPINION OF THE COURT

William Mogulescu, J.

Defendant moves1 to dismiss counts 35, 36, 37, and 38 of the instant indictment on the ground that he has been denied his right to a speedy trial pursuant to CPL 30.30 (1) (a). For the reasons set forth below, defendant’s motion is denied.

Defendant was arrested on May 11, 1998, and charged by way of a felony complaint with criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree (Penal Law § 220.39 [1]), three counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree (Penal Law § 220.16 [1]), and criminal sale of a controlled…