Case Name: In the Matter of Francis J. Watts, Appellant, v. Supreme Court of the State of New York, Criminal Term, County of Tioga, et al., Respondents
Court: New York Court of Appeals
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1971-03-03
Citations: 28 N.Y.2d 714
Docket Number: 
Parties: In the Matter of Francis J. Watts, Appellant, v. Supreme Court of the State of New York, Criminal Term, County of Tioga, et al., Respondents.
Judges: 
Reporter: New York Reports
Volume: 28
Pages: 714–714

Head Matter:
In the Matter of Francis J. Watts, Appellant, v. Supreme Court of the State of New York, Criminal Term, County of Tioga, et al., Respondents.
Argued March 1, 1971;
decided March 3, 1971.

Opinion:
Motions for stay and for leave to appeal denied. The question concerning denial of a speedy trial as well as the further issue as to unfairness to defendant by reason of his 10-year confinement at a mental institution will undoubtedly be presented on the trial and may be subject to review upon appeal in the event of a conviction.