People v. Parilli

Bushel, M.

The defendants are accused of violating clause (b) of subdivision 2 of section 101 of the New York State Defense Emergency Act (L. 1951, ch. 784, as amd.) which makes it a misdemeanor to violate or disobey any duly promulgated regulation or order, or willfully to violate or disobey any official order by a person duly authorized, concerning the conduct of civilians and the movement and cessation of pedestrians and vehicular traffic.

At the threshold of the case, defendants pose a challenge to the jurisdiction of the Magistrate’s Court to hear and determine these charges. Section 102…