Aldrich v. State Commission

OPINION OF THE COURT

Petitioner, a Judge of the County Court of Dutchess County, brings this proceeding to review a determination of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct which ordered his removal from office. He contends that the sanction imposed is unduly harsh and should be modified to account for petitioner’s alcoholism. After reviewing the evidence before the commission, we conclude that removal is the appropriate sanction.

*281The. commission’s complaint sets forth two charges of misconduct during sessions of court which petitioner presided over while under the influence of alcohol. It…