People v. Patanian

OPINION OF THE COURT

David W. Fryer, J.

The defendant Edward J. Patanian was charged under Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1192 (2), (3) and § 1180 (d) via simplified traffic informations for each charge, along with supporting depositions relating to the same. The defendant was arraigned on June 25, 2007 and the arraignment was adjourned for purposes of a prompt suspension hearing. On July 9, 2007 the matter was reconvened; the defendant was represented by legal counsel, Peter Gerstenzang, Esq. of Gerstenzang, O’Hern, Hickey & Gerstenzang. Although noticed as to the hearing, no one from the…