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p. 971The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Gregory Williams, Appellant.
Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: The court properly denied defendant’s speedy trial motion. The People’s delay in requesting a mental
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examination of the defendant did not render ineffective the People’s announcement of readiness for trial (see, People v Kendzia, 64 NY2d 331 , 337) and, when added to the other time chargeable to the People, did not exceed the statutory period (see, CPL 30.30 [1] [a]; People v Anderson, 66 NY2d 529 ). The court, after weighing the factors identified in People v Taranovich ( 37 NY2d 442 , 445), properly determined that defendant’s constitutional right to a speedy trial was not violated. It was also proper for the court to permit the People a second mental examination of defendant (see, CPL 250.10 [3]; People v Cerami, 33 NY2d 243 , 248, rearg denied 34 NY2d 755 ; Matter of Lee v County Ct., 27 NY2d 432 ). We have considered defendant’s remaining claims and find that they lack merit. (Appeal from judgment of Supreme Court, Monroe County, Mark, J. — robbery, first degree, and other charges.) Present— Dillon, P. J., Denman, Green, Pine and Balio, JJ.
Cases cited
- People v. Kendzia 64 NY2d 331 at 337 p. 972
- People v. Anderson 66 NY2d 529 p. 972
- People v. Taranovich 37 NY2d 442 at 445 p. 972
- People v. Cerami 33 NY2d 243 at 248 p. 972
- Lee v. County Court of Erie 27 NY2d 432 p. 972