CPL Article 30

Question 1

CPL 30.10 T/F? The statue of limitations for a petty offense is 2 years.

Answer 1

False. 1 year

Question 2

CPL 30.10 In calculating S/L time periods, the following periods shall NOT be included: 1. period after offense during which defendant was outside NYS, or 2. _____________________.

Answer 2

Whereabouts of defendant are unknown.

Question 3

CPL 30.30 Fill-in the following table:

OFFENSES: People must be ready for
trial within this period after
filing of accusatory instrument
Felony:
Misdemeanor over 3 months:
Misdemeanor up to 3 months:
Petty offense:

Answer 3

Felony 6 months
Misdemeanor over 3 months 90 Days
Misdemeanor up to 3 months 60 Days
Petty offense 30 Days

Question 4

CPL 30.30 In felony case, motion to dismiss must be granted if people are not ready for trial after 6 month(s) of
(A) arrest
(B) imprisonment
(C) filing of accusatory instrument

Answer 4

(C) filing of accusatory instrument

Question 5

CPL 30.30 T/F? Speedy trial time requirements apply in all cases.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

CPL 30.10 Statues of limitations for CLASS A felony is ________.

Answer 6

at any time

Question 7

CPL 30.10 Statute of limitations for B,C,D or E felony is _________.

Answer 7

5 years

Question 8

CPL 30.10 T/F? S/L tolls in a criminal case if defendant is outside the state or his whereabouts are unknown.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

CPL 30.30 Speedy trial time limitations DO NOT apply to murder in the 1 or 2 degree, aggravated murder, manslaughter in the 1 or 2 degree, and ______.

Answer 9

Criminally negligent homicide