34-Count Indictment Document Matrix 2017 Monthly Processing Cycles
34
Total Felony Counts
11
Invoices (§175.10)
11
Checks & Vouchers
12
General Ledger Entries
Click or press Enter on any count cell to inspect record timestamps, ledger vouchers, and statutory enhancement pathways.
Statutory Enhancement Mechanics (NY Penal Law)
How Class A Misdemeanors Elevate to Class E Felonies
Under New York law, falsifying business records alone constitutes a misdemeanor. To establish felony liability under § 175.10, prosecutors must prove an intent to commit or conceal another underlying crime.
NY PL § 175.05
Base Misdemeanor (Class A): Making or causing a false entry in the business records of an enterprise with intent to defraud.
NY PL § 175.10
Felony Enhancement (Class E): The person commits § 175.05 AND the primary intent to defraud includes an intent to commit another crime or to aid or conceal the commission thereof (e.g. NY Election Law § 17-152 conspiracy, FECA limits, or tax law).
Arraignment Timeline & Trial Target Comparator
NPR courtroom reporting detailed the competing trial scheduling targets presented before Judge Juan Merchan during the April 4 arraignment:
Arraignment (Apr 2023)
Prosecution: Jan 2024
Defense: Spring 2024
Speedy Trial & Discovery Schedule: People noted intent for expedited pre-trial motions, while defense cited document volume requiring extensive pre-trial omnibus preparation.