New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York, Appellant v. Crystal L. England, Respondent
June 14, 199484 N.Y.2d 1
Summary
The Court affirmed the dismissal of the indictment, holding that the People could not validly declare trial readiness under CPL 30.30 when their own delay prevented the defendant’s arraignment within the six‑month period. The dissent argued that the People had satisfied the statutory requirements and the indictment should not have been dismissed.