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.