People v. Bretti

Defendant moves for an order certifying that it is reasonable that certain charges pending in the Utica City Court be prosecuted by indictment.

The affidavit of counsel for the defendant is that he is a member of the law firm, of which his brother is not only a partner, but also an Assistant Corporation Counsel of the City of Utica.

The charges pending against the defendant in the Utica City Court include disorderly conduct (Penal Law, § 722, subd. 1), obstructing a peace officer in discharging his duties (Penal Law, § 1851), and malicious mischief (Penal Law, § 1433, subd. 2).

Insofar as the…