Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

what happens if the court/judge has not received my tickets or any info about the case at the time of my arrainment. arraignment


Asked on 3/09/14, 7:26 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Richard Sweeney Richard F. Sweeney, Esq.

Nothing at first. The case must be ready for trial within 30 days (CPL 30.30) and the prosecution must take place within a year of the incident (CPL 30.10). If you had an appearance and demanded a supporting deposition and it is not served on you within 30 days, the case should be dismissed. You must make that motion to dismiss and you should have demanded the supporting deposition. the supporting deposition must be demanded within 30 days of the charge.

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Answered on 3/09/14, 10:03 am


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