Section 30.20 - Speedy trial; in general1. After a criminal action is commenced, the defendant is entitled to a speedy trial.2. Insofar as is practicable, the trial of a criminal action must be given preference over civil cases; and the trial of a criminal action where the defendant has been committed to the custody of the sheriff during the pendency of the criminal action must be given preference over other criminal actions.N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 30.20