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 prosecutorial delay, holding that the delay did not violate the defendant's due process or speedy‑trial rights. Justice Levine dissented, arguing the delay was unjustified and violated due process.