People v. Jacobs

Defendant appeals from a judgment of conviction of the Court of Special Sessions, Town of Cochecton, adjudging him guilty of violating subdivision 26 of section 81 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. It appears that at the conclusion of the trial, conducted without a jury, the Justice reserved decision and about 25 days thereafter rendered his decision finding guilt and imposing a fine.

Defendant contends that courts of special sessions are not continuing courts, that the Justice had no power to reserve decision and that, therefore, the judgment must be reversed, the fine returned and the…