PEOPLE v. JAMES

Ordered that the judgments as amended are affirmed.

We reject the defendant's contention with respect to his conviction under Indictment No. 499/88, that he was entitled to a hearing with respect to the claim that his statutory and constitutional rights to a speedy trial were infringed. The record is clear that the prosecution announced its readiness for trial, as required, within six months after the commencement of the case (see, People v Giordano, 56 N.Y.2d 524, 525), and remained ready thereafter (see, People v Anderson, 66 N.Y.2d 529, 535-536). Accordingly, there was no violation of his right to a speedy trial pursuant to CPL 30.30. In addition, upon balancing all the factors to be considered in connection with the defendant's constitutional claim (see, People v Taranovich, 37 N.Y.2d 442, 445), we find that the defendant's right to a speedy trial was not violated (see, People v Coleman, 178 A.D.2d 842, 843).

We have considered the defendant's remaining contentions and find them to be without merit. Sullivan, J.P., Rosenblatt, Miller and Ritter, JJ., concur.