Update... well I see I was brief in my statement. Too brief for proper reply.. Sorry
The violations are 4 TICKETS the dog warden of the Town of Poughkeepsie NY issued. 2 are for no license, 1 for dog running at large, 1 for dog harassing person, said person a Cop. GIVEN in July 2019. I Appeared in Court, prior to said appearance, 3 motions were served, returnable the day of court. I Moved for dismissal of all. The Towns lawyer, I found out to day, does not work for the DA. He misrepresented himself. He is Town hired. All 3 Motions, contained affidavits, exhibits, case cites and statements of law, from the NYS Agriculture section which governs licensing of dogs. In the mean time a Notice of Claim was filed against the Town, as I was injured the day that caused these tickets to be generated. My belief, the accident caused by the Cop. And the false statements he made which lead to the tickets.
So. I returned once in Sept. to court, Town lawyer told me I was not entitled to discovery, witness list, Notice to Admid, Intorrogatories or subpona because these are violations. However, he said he would tell the Cops to release recordings requested thru FOIL.
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Now I heard nothing from the Lawyer n the court kept sending adjournment notices. In the mean time, since I was told he was ready for trial last year, I drew up a Motion, moving for dismiss for failure to prosecute and violation of my right to speedy trial.
When I arrived at court I had to wait 3 hours! Only to learn a bench warrant was issued (found out today lawyer lied, there was none.) He told me he would not now drop any of the tickets n was ready for trial n he would give no discovery and not answer motions as he did not get them. Well this pissed me off.
I pulled out the motion copy, signed recieved by his office, reminded him he made fun of my cites in the Motion. AND had quizzed the owner, who had come to court with me back in Sept., of the dog 1 ticket was issued against, as I was not the owner of one dog AND he had seen the license n tags for both dogs. HE said no that did not happen, now what was I going to do? I turned as I was leaving the office next to the court room n said, ask for an Order to show cause from the the judge.
The Judge repeated his standard for the evening statement and asked me what I wanted to do. I told him I wanted an Order to show cause as to why the tickets should not be dismissed, returnable within 7 days, to be served on that lawyer. Now, while I m explaining, judge is telling me to shut up, I had already wasted half hour of his time, to which I answered, I'm here two and a half hours waiting in this court! He told me to leave and I replied he says there is a Warrant for me, If you dont listen what am I supposed to do? Now, this yelling match went on for 5 minutes. The cop who I knew came over to settle me and I demanded to right then n there to verify address. At this point judge asked again .. adjournment or trial. Answering, I turned and limped on my leg brace n cane out the door. LIMP YES, Did I mention the Cop caused me to tear up my knee in the altercation with him last year?
The Judge repeated his standard for the evening statement and asked me what I wanted to do. I told him I wanted an Order to show cause as to why the tickets should not be dismissed, returnable within 7 days, to be served on that lawyer. Now, while I m explaining, judge is telling me to shut up, I had already wasted half hour of his time, to which I answered, I'm here two and a half hours waiting in this court! He told me to leave and I replied he says there is a Warrant for me, If you dont listen what am I supposed to do? Now, this yelling match went on for 5 minutes. The cop who I knew came over to settle me and I demanded to right then n there to verify address. At this point judge asked again .. adjournment or trial. Answering, I turned and limped on my leg brace n cane out the door. LIMP YES, Did I mention the Cop caused me to tear up my knee in the altercation with him last year?
Today. I was advised to Motion for change of Venue ( because of the Notice of Claim)
Motion for Judge to Recuse. I could also give Notice of Appeal, n take this mess to County court. But I dont see that procedure in CPL. Ok now tell me I'm over my head. Need a lawyer.. on $800 a month, thats out.
Thanks.