People v. Portorreal

OPINION OF THE COURT

Elisa S. Koenderman, J.

The defendant, Giovanni Portorreal, is charged with unlawful possession of marihuana (Penal Law § 221.05), criminal possession of marihuana in the fourth degree (Penal Law § 221.15) and endangering the welfare of a child (Penal Law § 260.10 [1]). The defendant moves to dismiss the charges of unlawful possession of marihuana and criminal possession of marihuana in the fourth degree on the ground that he has been denied his right to a speedy trial pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law § 30.30, alleging that more than 90 days have elapsed since his…