Appellate Division, Third Department · September 24, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05443
People v Wilson
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05443
Holding The appellate court held that the lower court erred in denying the defendant’s speedy trial motion as untimely and remanded the case for a determination on whether the People’s certificate of compliance was proper. The court found the record inadequate to assess whether the prosecution exercised due diligence in disclosing oral statements made by the defendant at the sobriety checkpoint.
The court’s words
the prosecution shall not be deemed ready for trial . . . until it has filed a proper [COC]
2026 NY Slip Op 05443, at the official text
the key question . . . is whether the prosecution has exercised due diligence and made reasonable inquiries
2026 NY Slip Op 05443, at the official text
the record is inadequate for us to make this determination
2026 NY Slip Op 05443, at the official text
we hold the appeal in abeyance, reserve decision and remit the matter to County Court
2026 NY Slip Op 05443, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Third Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | September 24, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05443 |
| Area of law | Criminal Procedure |
| Week | Week ending September 26, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05443 |
| 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 | 363 |
| Related records | People v Wilson, 2026 NY Slip Op 06558; People v Wilson, 2026 NY Slip Op 06491 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Wilson, 2026 NY Slip Op 05443 (Appellate Division, Third Department, September 24, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05443/
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