Matter of People ex rel. Magee v Maginley-Liddie

Holding The Appellate Division affirmed the denial of a habeas corpus petition, holding that the period between arraignment and the pretrial motion deadline was excludable from speedy trial calculations under CPL 30.30(4)(a). The court determined that the motion schedule was not a sua sponte adjournment requiring consent, but rather a reasonable delay for pretrial motions based on defense counsel’s representations.

The court’s words

The period from August 27, 2025 to October 24, 2025 was correctly deemed excludable as a reasonable period for pretrial motion practice

2026 NY Slip Op 06073, at the official text

defendant sought the benefit of both positions. He wanted to reserve his right to file motions but also prevent the People from relying on CPL 30.30(4)(a)'s exclusion

2026 NY Slip Op 06073, at the official text

the period from the date of arraignment to the deadline set by the court fell squarely within the "reasonable period of delay" for "pre-trial motions"

2026 NY Slip Op 06073, at the official text