Legal Opinion

Opn. No.

New York Attorney General Reports

Decided September 5, 1991Published

1Opinion of the Court

Requestor: Dennis V. Tobolski, Esq., County Attorney County of Cattaraugus 303 Court Street Little Valley, New York 14755

Written by: Patrick Barnett-Mulligan, Assistant Attorney General

You have asked whether the assigned counsel plan established by section722(3) of the County Law requires the appointment of counsel to defend individuals charged with offenses which are punishable by fine only.

Your letter notes that Cattaraugus County has enacted a local law which regulates the storage, collection, recycling and disposal of solid waste within the county. Among other things, the local law…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. In re Cheri H.New York City Family Court · 1983
  2. People v. Select Tire Co., New York County Courts1975
  3. Padova v. RossAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1986

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