Case dismissed for Violating Speedy Trial in NY Criminal Court
New York Criminal Defense Attorneys, Attorneys for Petit Larceny/Criminal Possession of Stolen Property matters, should take note of People v. Mosley, 2021 N.Y. Slip Op 50063 (Crim. Ct. 2021) that dismissed the matter because the prosecutor was not ready within the ninety (90) day time for the prosecution of a misdemeanor in New York State. The New York City Criminal Defense Attorney moved to dismiss the accusatory instruments, here Petit Larceny, Penal Law § 155.25, Criminal
FOIL Fee denial Explained
Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) allows litigants to recover the fees paid to an attorney, attorney fees, pursuant to the Public Officers Law Section 89. Sometimes cases cry out for some punitive remedy for when agencies violate the law. This case affirmed the denial but acknowledges that Respondents violated the time provisions of FOIL, making multiple extensions of time based upon the factual circumstances in this case. FOIL Fees are sometimes discretionary and sometimes m
