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True Crime · Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Sep 30, 2026 · 2023-08168 · Appeal

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Appeal rights: can the trial wait too long?

A man challenges his drug sale conviction, arguing his rights were violated.

TL;DR

  1. 1A man pleaded guilty to selling drugs.
  2. 2He claims his trial took too long, violating his rights.
  3. 3The court says he waived his right to appeal, stopping review of this claim.

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Did the defendant give up his right to appeal about the trial's timing?

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