People v. White

OPINION OF THE COURT

Richard Lee Price, J.

This decision involves the novel situation of the interpretation of a recently enacted statute, and the discussion of what sanction to apply where the statute is not strictly complied with.

PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

On December 6, 1992 Lawrence White was arrested and charged with criminal possession of stolen property in the third and fourth degrees, unauthorized use of a vehicle in the third degree, possession of burglar’s tools and criminal mischief in the third degree.

On December 7, 1992 defendant was arraigned, at which time the People served the…