New York Court of Appeals

The People of the State of New York, Appellant v. John Smith, Respondent

July 6, 199382 N.Y.2d 676

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division's order, holding that the People must be charged with the entire period of adjournments because they failed to file a certificate of readiness or make a statement of readiness, and because defense counsel did not expressly consent to the delays.