New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Robert Vernace, Appellant
July 10, 200196 N.Y.2d 886
Summary
The Court affirmed the Appellate Division's finding that the People established good cause for the fourteen‑year delay in prosecuting Robert Vernace, holding that the delay did not violate his due process or speedy‑trial rights. Judge Levine dissented, arguing that the delay was an unjustified prosecutorial neglect that should bar prosecution.