Appellate Division, Fourth Department · July 24, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 04635
People v Harris
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 04635
Holding The Appellate Division reversed the lower court’s dismissal of the indictment, finding that the People did not violate the defendant’s statutory right to a speedy trial. The court determined that fewer than 181 days of delay were chargeable to the People, satisfying the six-month requirement under CPL 30.30.
The court’s words
the People established that fewer than 181 days of delay were chargeable to them
2026 NY Slip Op 04635, at the official text
the People did not violate defendant's statutory right to a speedy trial
2026 NY Slip Op 04635, at the official text
the order so appealed from is unanimously reversed on the law
2026 NY Slip Op 04635, at the official text
counts 1 through 3 of the indictment are reinstated
2026 NY Slip Op 04635, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Fourth Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | July 24, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 04635 |
| Area of law | Criminal Procedure |
| Week | Week ending July 25, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 04635 |
| Publication status | Slip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. |
| Source feed | New York slip opinion page |
| Law Watch record id | 453 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Harris, 2026 NY Slip Op 04635 (Appellate Division, Fourth Department, July 24, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-04635/
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