Appellate Term, Second Department · August 20, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 51576[U]
People v May
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 51576[U]
Holding The Appellate Term reversed the lower court’s dismissal of the accusatory instruments, finding that the People had exercised good faith and due diligence in filing their certificate of compliance despite late disclosure of police disciplinary records. The court determined that less than 90 days of delay were chargeable to the People, meaning the statutory speedy trial deadline was not violated.
The court’s words
in any event, the People showed that they had filed their COC on June 28, 2023 in good faith and exercised due diligence
2026 NY Slip Op 51576[U], at the official text
the People were only chargeable with the 89 days from March 31st to June 28th
2026 NY Slip Op 51576[U], at the official text
Consequently, less than 90 days of delay were chargeable to the People
2026 NY Slip Op 51576[U], at the official text
| Court | Appellate Term, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | August 20, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 51576[U] |
| Area of law | Criminal Procedure |
| Week | Week ending August 22, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 51576[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 | 908 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v May, 2026 NY Slip Op 51576[U] (Appellate Term, Second Department, August 20, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-51576-u/
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