Arcuri v. Wagner

This is a petition in the nature of a writ of prohibition seeking to restrain the sentencing of petitioner in that part of the Magistrates’ Court of the City of New York commonly referred to as “Gamblers Court”. Petitioner on May 16, 1961 was convicted of violations of the anti-gambling laws of this State and was scheduled for sentencing on June 12. A stay of such sentencing until the disposition of this petition was granted by order to show cause.

It is asserted by petitioner that he is about to become the victim of a “ crack down ” policy adopted by respondents, who consist of the Mayor,…