The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Jose Rodriguez, Appellant

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals held that a trial court is not obligated to consider pro se speedy‑trial motions filed by a defendant who is represented by counsel, as the decision lies within the trial judge’s discretion. The Court also reversed the defendant’s robbery conviction because the admission of a lineup identification obtained without counsel was not harmless beyond a reasonable doubt. The case was remanded for further proceedings.