Appellate Term, First Department · October 1, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 26159
People v Kasner
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 26159
Holding The Appellate Term affirmed the denial of the defendant’s speedy trial motion, finding that the People exercised due diligence in fulfilling their discovery obligations despite missing some items. The court held that the statute does not require a perfect prosecutor and that the missing materials were duplicative, reducing prejudice to the defense.
The court’s words
acted with both good faith and due diligence in fulfilling their discovery obligations
2026 NY Slip Op 26159, at the official text
does not require or anticipate a perfect prosecutor
2026 NY Slip Op 26159, at the official text
these delayed disclosures are merely the result of a prosecutor who, having exercised due diligence, missed a few discoverable items
2026 NY Slip Op 26159, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Term, First Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 1, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 26159 |
| Area of law | Criminal Procedure |
| Week | Week ending October 3, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 26159 |
| 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 | 819 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Kasner, 2026 NY Slip Op 26159 (Appellate Term, First Department, October 1, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-26159/
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