Appellate Term, Second Department · June 4, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 51290[U]
People v Bruner
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 51290[U]
Holding The court reversed the convictions and dismissed the simplified traffic informations because the People failed to serve the requested supporting depositions. The defendant’s motion to dismiss was deemed timely because it was made before the commencement of the trial, as no arraignment had occurred.
The court’s words
The failure to timely serve and file a requested supporting deposition renders the simplified information insufficient on its face
2026 NY Slip Op 51290[U], at the official text
Consequently, the People failed to demonstrate their compliance with CPL 100.25 (2)
2026 NY Slip Op 51290[U], at the official text
Thus, defendant's timely motion should have been granted
2026 NY Slip Op 51290[U], at the official text
| Court | Appellate Term, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | June 4, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 51290[U] |
| Area of law | Criminal Procedure |
| Week | Week ending June 6, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 51290[U] |
| 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 | 225 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Bruner, 2026 NY Slip Op 51290[U] (Appellate Term, Second Department, June 4, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-51290-u/
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