Legal Opinion
People v. Brignoni
Criminal Court of the City of New York
Decided September 23, 1999PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Harold Adler, J.
The defendant, in a case of apparent first impression, has articulated strong arguments as to why Vehicle and Traffic Law § 511-d (aggravated failure to answer appearance tickets or pay fines imposed) should be declared unconstitutional. That section makes it a misdemeanor to have in effect 20 or more license suspensions imposed for failure to answer, appear or pay a fine. Notice of this proceeding has been served upon the Attorney General, who has not responded.
The defendant stands charged with violating Vehicle and Traffic Law § 511-d and Administrative…
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