People v. Nagelberg

OPINION OF THE COURT

Eli H. Mellan, J.

The defendant appeared pro se before this court and pro*515ceeded to trial on a charge of violation of subdivision (a) of section 1210 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law which reads as follows: "No person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle shall permit it to stand unattended without first stopping the engine, locking the ignition, removing the key from the vehicle, and effectively setting the brake thereon and, when standing upon any grade, turning the front wheels to the curb or side of the highway, provided, however, the provision for removing the key from…