People v. J. W. Productions

OPINION OF THE COURT

Aaron D. Bernstein, J.

In this consolidated motion, the above-captioned defendants move pursuant to CPL 170.30 (subd 1, par [a]) for an order dismissing the criminal complaints lodged against them, upon the ground that the statute which they have been charged with violating, is unconstitutional. In each case, either the corporate or individual defendant, has been charged by the Department of Consumer Affairs with violating section B3224.0 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York in that he operated a motion picture theatre without the required license. It is the…