New York Court of Appeals

The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Wayne Decker, Appellant

June 9, 200913 N.Y.3d 12

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction, holding that a fifteen‑year pre‑indictment delay did not violate the defendant's due‑process right to a prompt prosecution because the People acted in good faith and satisfied their burden of showing a legitimate reason for the delay.