People v. Clements

The facts in this case are undisputed. On May 2, 1971, defendant was arrested for violating section 1220 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law which is entitled “Throwing refuse on highways and adjacent lands prohibited ”.

The information charges and the testimony of the arresting officer, Sergeant Joe L. Cook, substantiates that on the aforementioned date, defendant placed two signs on the right of way of State Highway 490. One of the signs bore the description ‘ ‘ Litter Garden Ahead ’ ’; the other read 11 Mr. Perrys Litter Garden ’ ’.

Defendant, who was not represented by counsel, took the witness…