People v. Neville

OPINION OF THE COURT

Robert G. Bogle, J.

In a case that appears to be of first impression, the defendant, Victoria Neville, is charged with the use of a mobile telephone (cell phone) while operating a motor vehicle on a public street or highway. This is a violation under a New York State law that, for purposes of enforcement, took effect December 1, 2001 under Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1225-c (L 2001, ch 69). The defendant was served with a simplified traffic information on the date of the incident, returnable before this court.

According to the simplified traffic information, on December 11,…