§ 210.35 Motion to dismiss indictment; defective grand jury proceeding.

Terms Used In N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law 210.35

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.

A grand jury proceeding is defective within the meaning of paragraph (c) of subdivision one of section 210.20 when:

1. The grand jury was illegally constituted; or

2. The proceeding is conducted before fewer than sixteen grand jurors; or

3. Fewer than twelve grand jurors concur in the finding of the indictment; or

4. The defendant is not accorded an opportunity to appear and testify before the grand jury in accordance with the provisions of section 190.50; or

5. The proceeding otherwise fails to conform to the requirements of article one hundred ninety to such degree that the integrity thereof is impaired and prejudice to the defendant may result.

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