criminal court accusatory instrument.
If a local criminal court accusatory instrument filed with a local
criminal court pursuant to section 140.20, 140.25 or 140.40 is not
sufficient on its face, as prescribed in section 100.40, and if the
court is satisfied that on the basis of the available facts or evidence
it would be impossible to draw and file an accusatory instrument which
is sufficient on its face, it must dismiss such accusatory instrument
and discharge the defendant.
Structure New York Laws
Part 2 - The Principal Proceedings
Title H - Preliminary Proceedings in Local Criminal Court
Article 140 - Arrest Without a Warrant
140.05 - Arrest Without a Warrant; in General.
140.10 - Arrest Without a Warrant; by Police Officer; When and Where Authorized.
140.15 - Arrest Without a Warrant; When and How Made by Police Officer.
140.20 - Arrest Without a Warrant; Procedure After Arrest by Police Officer.
140.25 - Arrest Without a Warrant; by Peace Officer.
140.27 - Arrest Without a Warrant; When and How Made; Procedure After Arrest by Peace Officer.
140.30 - Arrest Without a Warrant; by Any Person; When and Where Authorized.
140.50 - Temporary Questioning of Persons in Public Places; Search for Weapons.