People v. Grainger

OPINION OF THE COURT

Rosalyn H. Richter, J.

Defendant is charged with petit larceny under Penal Law *295§ 155.25 and possession of a gambling device under Penal Law § 225.30 (2). He has moved to dismiss the charges on speedy trial grounds. Pursuant to CPL 30.30 (1) (b), the People must be ready for trial within 90 days of the commencement of the action, absent excludable time. The court has reviewed the motion papers, court papers and applicable law and finds as follows:

On June 25, 1994, defendant was arraigned on the misdemeanor complaint and the case was adjourned to June 30, 1994 for a…