CPL Article 110 Flashcards
CPL 110.20 Other than in NYC, if police or peace officer is complainant or filer of a simplified information or has arrested defendant or has brought defendant to LCC in behalf of arresting person, then _______________ shall transmit a copy of accusatory instrument to DA.
Such officer or his agency
CPL 110.10 T/F? Person cannot be compelled to appear in LCC unless an accusatory instrument has been filed.
False. A person may be compelled to appear by arrest without a warrant or desk appearance ticket.
CPL 110.10 A warrant of arrest and a summons are issued (before/after) the filing of an accusatory instrument.
After
CPL 110.20 T/F? A desk appearance ticket is issued after the filing of an accusatory instrument.
False. Before
CPL 110.20 What is the purpose of a warrant of arrest (issued after the filing of a accusatory instrument)?
To bring defendant to court for arraignment.