People v. Woods

OPINION OF THE COURT

Gustin Reichbach, J.

Defendant moves to dismiss the misdemeanor information claiming he was denied his right to a speedy trial pursuant to CPL 30.30 (1) (b). More than three months after the People were ready for trial, the defendant absconded. The defendant was returned to court six months later. This 187-day hiatus is *1071the basis for defendant’s instant motion. CPL 30.30 involves motions to dismiss when the People are not ready for trial within specified time periods. Here the People answered ready prior to the defendant warranting and have remained ready since. The only…