Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

does a judge have power to dismiss a case in the state of new york if the district attorney is taking too long?


Asked on 11/03/10, 3:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

peter bark bark & karpf

Yes. It is called speedy trial, pursuant to Crininal Procedure Law Sec. 30.20 or 30.30. There are limitations. A lawyer can explain them to you depending on your situaution.

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Answered on 11/08/10, 6:37 pm


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