New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York v. Ralph H. Drake, Jr.
March 29, 198461 N.Y.2d 359
Summary
The Court affirmed the conviction for larceny by false pretenses, finding the evidence sufficient, and held that the 39‑month delay in sentencing was unreasonable, resulting in a loss of jurisdiction that requires dismissal of the indictment. The matter was remanded to the Albany County Court for further proceedings consistent with that ruling.