People v. St. Preux

OPINION OF THE COURT

Thomas F. Liotti, J.

In this building violations case defense counsel has filed an omnibus motion which, among other things, requests the recusal of this Village Justice based upon a prior decision by him. On the submission date for the motion the court stated that it would refer this matter to this court’s Associate Justice for a determination on the recusal motion first. If granted, then the Associate Justice would decide the motion in other respects. If denied, then the Associate Justice would refer the matter back to the Village Justice. Following that order, the…