Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York
does a judge have power to dismiss a case if the district attorney is taking too long?
Asked on 10/28/10, 12:50 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Stuart Austin
Austin Law Associates, PC
Yes, He can do so pursuant to statute (CPL 30.30) or on constitutional grounds (commonly referred to as Taranovich factors)
Answered on 11/02/10, 1:09 pm
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