In Kousar, the court dismissed the endangering charges on speedy trial grounds because the People did not file a certificate of translation to establish that the statements in the accusatory instrument attributed to the defendant were properly translated, where defendant did not speak English.
Summary of this case from People v. GomezSeptember 11, 2008.
Crimes — Right to Speedy Trial. Criminal Procedure Law — § 30.30 (Speedy trial; time limitations).
In Kousar, the court dismissed the endangering charges on speedy trial grounds because the People did not file a certificate of translation to establish that the statements in the accusatory instrument attributed to the defendant were properly translated, where defendant did not speak English.
Summary of this case from People v. GomezFull title:People v. Kousar (Robina)
Court:Criminal Court of the City of New York. Kings County
Date published: Sep 11, 2008
The People claim that, even without reference to the dates of birth, the complaint sufficiently establishes…