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Court Reporter’s Notebook: Cases Followed by Robert Cox

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This is my notebook on cases I follow with personal observations and notations

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Michael Thunderhorse (road rage stabber) had an SCI Control Date in New Rochelle, SCI Case in Westchester started under Docket# HGJ-71158-22 (New Rochelle case in White Plains)
Eduardo Martinez (ice cream shop terror guy with charges in Rye) in Rye VOP (Violation of Probation), Bail Jumping; offer is 1 year in jail, concurrent, global disposition, to include Mamaroneck case.
Marquise Roberson (Rye window jumper). In a wheelchair in jail. Witness (his wife) recanting but DA still has resisting arrest charge. On State parole: gets off next year.
M, K et al vs. The Ursuline (Disposed on June 30, 2022 after Justice Zuckerman upheld defendants’ motion to dismiss)
Elijah Santiago (VIP Club Stabbing) transfered to White Plains; July 21 for White Plains Grand Jury Indictment then New Rochelle for SCI Control on August 4
Alika Crew (violent dentist) kicked to September 8
Spencer Rubicco (Rob’s brother) in New Rochelle kicked to August 30.
Venezuelan American Endowment for the Arts v. RXR 587 Main Owner (black box theater) — awaiting a next appearance date after 7/14.

Check Next Appearance Date on these:

State of New York vs. Juan Sanchez (ghost guns) Docket# CR-00300-22 (transfer from New Rochelle to Westchester Criminal)
Donald Kearney (guy wanted to shoot up Derektors/No Show Warrant/VOM)
Fogg v. City of New Rochelle Index# 7:22-cv-03935-KMK (Awaiting Defendants Response to Complaint) (vaccaro victim)
Anna & Jack’s Treehouse v. KTM Architect PLLC, Mamaroneck Docket #59184/2022 (on file with County Clerk but not court)
Sledgehammer Cases (awaiting reply from DA)
State of New York vs. Argenis RosaReyes (2 kilos of cocaine guy) for SCI in White Plains
Venezuelan American Endowment for the Arts v. RXR 587 Main Owner (black box theatre

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State of New York vs. Michael Vaccaro
City of New Rochelle v. Flavio LaRocca
USA v. Percell Ross
State of New York vs. Michael Thunderhorse
State of New York vs. Bethzy Higueros
State of New York vs. Elijah Santiago
State of New York vs. Spencer Rubicco
State of New York vs. Ricardo Morales

Operation Sledgehammer Cases

State of New York vs. Ronnie L. Jawahir
State of New York vs. Allan Ramdeo Ramiah
State of New York vs. Danesh Singh
State of New York vs. Ramiah Auto Repair, Inc.
State of New York vs. Lees Auto Repair, Inc.
State of New York vs. R&G Auto Works, Inc.

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Next Appearance Date: Monday July 18, 2022 9:30 AM (TRIAL)

State of New York vs. Michael Vaccaro

Docket# CR-03732-21

Type: Criminal

Court: New Rochelle Criminal Court

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Description: Police Brutality

Article: Michael Vaccaro – Malik Fogg Archive

Last Appearance Date: Monday June 13, 2022 2:00 PM

NOTES: Jury trial set for 6/13/22

Next Appearance Date: Monday July 18, 2022

City of New Rochelle v. Flavio LaRocca

Docket# 54190/2016

Type: Civil

Plaintiff Attorney: Meisels, Peter

Defense Attorney:

Court: Westchester Supreme Court

Judge: Giacomo, Hon. William J.

Description: Created Parking Lot in City Park

Last Appearance Date: April 4, 2022 (Conference Status)

NOTES: NOI Filed: 04/14/2022; Jury At Defendant's Request

Next Appearance Date (Brooklyn): July 18, 2022 (DATE IS AFTER SO CHECK PACER)

Next Appearance Date (White Plains): August 30, 2022 9:30 AM (Misc)

USA v. Percell Ross

Federal Dockets# 1:21-cr-00571-BMC-LB; 1:21-cr-00571-BMC-LB-1; 1:21-mj-01184-RML; 1:21-mj-01184-RML-1 (Felon In Possession Of A Firearm)

AUSA: Dennehy, Jack

Defense Attorney: Mia Eisner-Grynberg; Michelle A. Gelernt (Federal Defenders of New York)

Court: U.S. Eastern District Court

Judge: Assigned to: Cogan, Hon. Brian M. Magistrate; Bloom, Hon. Lois (pre-trial)

State of New York v. Percell Ross Blakely

Type: Criminal

Westchester Docket (New Rochelle): IND-71200-22

Judge: Hon. Judge Anne Minihan

Type: Criminal

Last Appearance Date: Thursday June 2, 2022 2:00 PM

Warrant New Haven, CT dated October 16, 2021 for aggravated assault, First Degree with a weapon

Warrant Covington,VA Sex Trafficking

Custody Status: MDC Brooklyn

Custody ID Number: 55370-060

Keyword Description: Taxi Murder Shootout

Article: Federal Judge Grants Motions Allowing New Rochelle Taxi Murder Defendant to Act as a “Jailhouse Lawyer”

Percell Ross Returned to New Rochelle for Booking, Indicted in Westchester Court for Taxi Cab Murder

Last Appearance Date (Brooklyn): Thursday May 25, 2022 10:00 AM; (White Plains): July 12, 2022 9:30 AM (Conferences)

DOB: 52 or 1969

NOTES: According to a report from the FBI’s National Crime Information Center, Percell Lamont Ross used multiple aliases (Blakemy, Percell; Blakeney, P; Blakeney, Percel L; Blakeney, Percell l; Blakeny, Percel; Blakeny, Percell; Blakeny, Percell Lament; Blakeny, Ross; Blakney, Percell; Kendall, Jerome; Percell, Ross Lamont; Robinson, Teamo; Ross, Percell and dates of birth (1969/0908; 1967/0907; 1967/0908; 1968/0908; 1969/0808; 1969/0909; 1972/1013). motion to suppress pending.

Seeking details on other active cases (sent emails, left messages

New Haven CT Police

Scott Shumway

203-946-6285

sshumway@newhavenct.gov

Covington VA Division of Police

https://covington.va.us/city-government/city-departments/police/

Margie Wickline

540-965-6333

Next Appearance: Tuesday July 19, 2022 9:30 AM (SCI)

State of New York vs. Ronnie L. Jawahir

Docket# CR-06237-20

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Docket# CR-00185S-2021

Judge: Alexandra D. Murphy

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Wednesday May 11, 2022 9:30 AM (Westchester/SCI)

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption/The Jawahir Enterprise

Next Appearance: Tuesday July 19, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

State of New York vs. Allan Ramdeo Ramiah

Docket# CR-06235-20

Type: Criminal

ADA: Forbes, L.

Defense Attorney: Wagstaff, William III

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge:

Docket# CR-00185S-2021

Court: Westchester County Court - Criminal Term

Judge: Murphy, Hon. Alexandra D

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Tuesday June 7, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption/The Jawahir Enterprise

Next Appearance: Tuesday July 19, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

State of New York vs. Danesh Singh

Docket# CR-06234-20

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Robert Fantone

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge:

Docket# CR-00185S-2021

Judge: Alexandra D. Murphy

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Tuesday June 7, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption/The Jawahir Enterprise

Next Appearance: Tuesday July 19, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

State of New York vs. Ramiah Auto Repair, Inc.

Docket# CR-06269-20

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge:

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Tuesday June 7, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption/The Jawahir Enterprise

Next Appearance: Tuesday July 19, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

State of New York vs. Lees Auto Repair, Inc.

Docket# CR-06265-20

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge:

Docket# CR-00185S-2021

Judge: Alexandra D. Murphy

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Tuesday June 7, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption/The Jawahir Enterprise

Next Appearance: Tuesday July 19, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

State of New York vs. R&G Auto Works, Inc.

Docket# CR-06267-20

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge:

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Tuesday June 7, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption/The Jawahir Enterprise

Next Appearance Date: Wednesday July 20, 2022 10:00 AM (Greenburgh)

Next Appearance Date: Tuesday July 26, 2020 CHECK ECOURTS FOR WHEN (White Plains)

Next Appearance Date: Monday August 8, 2022 (SCI Control New Rochelle Virtual) 9:30 AM

State of New York vs. Michael Thunderhorse

Docket# CR-00969-22

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: New Rochelle Criminal Court

Judge: Rice, Hon. Jared R.

Custody Status: Westchester County DOC

Custody ID Number: 0000263481

Description: Road Rage Stabbing

Article: Thunderhorse Pleaded Guilty to Domestic Violent Strangulation in Greenburgh; Next Day He Stabbed a Woman in the Abdomen in New Rochelle

Last Appearance Date: Monday July 11, 2020 (New Rochelle)

NOTES: Attorney took SCI Grand Jury Waiver; see also, Greenburgh Town Court DV Case.

State of New York vs. Michael Thunderhorse

Docket#

Type: Criminal

Court: Greenburgh Town Court

Custody Status: Westchester County DOC

Custody ID Number: 0000263481

Description: Domestic Violence

Last Appearance Date: Wednesday May 18, 2022 10:00 AM

Article: Thunderhorse Pleaded Guilty to Domestic Violent Strangulation in Greenburgh; Next Day He Stabbed a Woman in the Abdomen in New Rochelle

NOTES: FOIL dispute with Greenburgh PD, See also, New Rochelle Road Rage Stabbing, remanded to Valhalla.

State of New York vs. Michael Thunderhorse

Docket# HGJ-71158-22 (New Rochelle case in White Plains)

Type: Criminal

Court: Westchester County Court - Criminal Part

Custody Status: Westchester County DOC

Custody ID Number: 0000263481

Description: Road Rage Stabbing

Last Appearance Date: First

Article:

NOTES:

State of New York vs. Michael Thunderhorse

Docket# SCI-71604-22

Type: Criminal

Court: Westchester County Court - Criminal Part

Custody Status: Westchester County DOC

Custody ID Number: 0000263481

Description: Domestic Violence

Last Appearance Date:

Article:

NOTES:

Next Appearance Date: Thursday July 21, 2022 9:30 AM (White Plains)

Next Appearance Date: Thursday July 28, 2022 9:00 AM (New Rochelle)

State of New York vs. Bethzy Higueros

Docket# IND-70333-21

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Judge: Hon. Robert J. Prisco

Custody Status: Bailed Out

Custody ID Number: N/A

Description: Drunk Driver, 2 people dead

Article: Pelham Woman Indicted for Drunk Driving Crash that Killed Two New Rochelle Women

Last Appearance Date: Friday July 8, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: $20,000 Bond, $10,000 Cash

Next Appearance Date: July 21, 2022 (White Plains Grand Jury Indictment)

Next Appearance Date: August 4, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle SCI Control)

State of New York vs. Elijah Santiago

Docket# CR-1954-22

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Gary Kronkowski (Legal Aid)

Court: New Rochelle Criminal Court

Judge: Rice, Hon. Jared R.

Custody Status: Posted Bail

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: VIP Country Club Stabbing

Article: New Rochelle Judge Reduces Bail in VIP Country Club Stabbing; Self-Defense Argument Emerges

Last Appearance Date: Thursday July 14, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: Posted bail, was in court.

Next Appearance: Friday July 22, 2022 9:00 AM (Bronx)

Next Appearance: August 30, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle)

State of New York vs. Spencer Rubicco

Docket# CR-06800-21 (DWI 1st Offense, Agg Unlicensed Operation - 2nd, MV Viol - registration Suspended, Drinking Alcohol In M/V On Hwy, Stop/stand/park Viol Highway, Oper Mv W/o Inspect Certificate, Operate Vehicle W/o Insurance, Fail Keep Inspection Records)

Docket# CR-01919-22 (Criminal Mischief - 2nd)

Docket# CR-02105-22

Docket# CR-06800-21

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Legal Aid (felony)

Defense Attorney: David Rifas (misdemeanor)

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge: Costa, Hon. Matthew

Court: Bronx Criminal Court

Judge:

Docket# CR-006295-21B (Op Mv Impaired By Drugs; Aggravated Unlic Oper Veh 3; Op Mv While Intoxicated 1; Agg Unlicensed Operation-2deg; Dwai Spec Vehicle 1st Off)

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: DWI

Article:

Last Appearance Date: (Bronx) Wednesday June 23, 2022 9:00 AM; (New Rochelle) July 15, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES:

Next Appearance Date: Friday July 22, 2022 9:30 AM

State of New York vs. Ricardo Morales

Docket# CR-02245-21; CR-02837-21; CR-02838-21; CR-05089-21; CR-05647-21; CR-05649-21; CR-06695-21, CR-06886-21

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Mattesi, Anthony

Court: New Rochelle Criminal Court

Judge: Rice, Hon. Jared R.

Custody Status: In Custody Westchester DOC

Custody ID Number: 0000248776

Keyword Description: Machete Guy MHATI

Article: Ricardo Morales Of New Rochelle Faces Assault Charge, Allegedly Attacked Neighbor Hours After Police Standoff

Last Appearance Date: Friday June 3, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: Morales was transported from Valhalla, Grand Jury - SCI, DA working on a MHATI disposition, short like 5’ 2”.

Next Appearance Date: Monday July 25, 2022 9:30 AM CR-00926-22 (New Rochelle)

Next Appearance Date: Tuesday August 9, 2022 9:00 AM Plea Hearing S01S-CR22-0246739-S (Stamford)

State of New York vs. Safiyy Robinson

Docket# CR-00926-22 (New Rochelle)

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: New Rochelle Criminal Court

Judge:

State of Connecticut vs. Safiyy Robinson

Docket# S01S-CR22-0246739-S (Greenwich)

Court: Geographical Area 1 Court (Stamford)

ADA:

Defense Attorney: LR Stevens

Court: Stamford GA 1

Judge:

Custody Status: Bridgeport Correctional Center

Custody ID Number: 439631

Keyword Description: Range Rover Chase

Article: Newark Man Chased by Police on Pinebrook Boulevard in New Rochelle Extradited to Connecticut

Last Appearance Date CR-00926-22 (New Rochelle) Thursday May 5 2022 9:30 AM

Last Appearance Date S01S-CR22-0246739-S (Stamford) Monday June 20, 2022 10:00 AM (Remote Hearing)

NOTES: extradited to CT, split dockets; Safiyy Robinson released from custody on 06/27/22; bail has been posted.

Next Appearance: Tuesday July 26, 2022 9:00 AM (Rye)

Next Appearance: Thursday July 28, 2022 1:00 PM (VOM)

Next Appearance: Tuesday August 16, 2022 9:00 AM (Westchester)

State of New York vs. Eduardo Martinez

Docket# 22050288 (ice cream shop terror)

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: Village of Mamaroneck Court

Judge: N/A

Docket # CR-03012-19 (Gr Lar 4th:property Frm Person; Robbery-3rd; Petit Larceny)

Docket# CR-02942-21 (Bail Jumping-3rd Degree)

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: Rye City Court

Judge: Hon. Joseph L. Latwin

Docket # CR-03012-19 (Gr Lar 4th:property Frm Person; Robbery-3rd; Petit Larceny)

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

NOTES: VOP (Violation of Probation), Bail Jumping; offer is 1 year in jail, concurrent, global disposition

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Judge: Hon.

Docket # SCI-70382-22 (Robbery-1st:use Danger Instrmt; Robbery-3rd:sexually Motivated)

Custody Status: WCDOC Valhalla

Custody ID Number: 0000255013

Keyword Description: brandishing knife in a business in MMK, taxi cab in MMK, robbery in Rye

Article: https://talkofthesound.com/2022/06/01/mamaroneck-man-brandishes-a-knife-at-a-local-business-threatens-to-shoot-up-the-place/; https://talkofthesound.com/2021/06/14/mamaroneck-police-nab-suspect-in-armed-robbery-of-a-cab-driver/;

DOB: 9/8/1998

ID Number0000255013

Last Appearance Date: Thursday June 16, 2022 9:30 AM: Tuesday July 12, 2022 9:00 AM (Rye)

NOTES: Making a Terroristic Threat, a D Felony, Criminal Possession of a Weapon — 3rd, a D Felony, and Menacing —2nd, an A Misdemeanor. There is another case for same name in Westchester Criminal Court Docket# SCI-70382-22 for an arrest 6/11/21 Robbery/Sexual.

Next Appearance Date: Tuesday July 26, 2022 2:00 PM (CONFERENCES) (White Plains)

Next Appearance Date: Tuesday July 28, 2022 1:00 PM (Mamaroneck)

State of New York vs. Andrew Lamb

Docket# 21070058 (BLM Mural), 20110176 (cop assault)

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Russell Smith

SCI Control# HGJ-70757-22

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Judge: Hon. Robert J. Prisco

Court: Village of Mamaroneck Court

Judge: EITHER

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Description: Defacing Black Lives Matter Mural, Cop Assault

Article: Mamaroneck Man Charged with Felony Hate Crime for Vandalizing Black Lives Matter Mural

Last Appearance Date: Thursday, June 2, 2022 9:30 AM (Mamaroneck)

NOTES: Lt. Gatta, Mr. Lamb was arrested on 11/15/2020 for Assault 2nd degree. Mr. Lamb allegedly struck a Police Officer with his vehicle during a drug investigation.

Next Appearance Date: Wednesday July 27, 2022 09:30 AM (SCI)

State of New York vs. Georgette S. Sloley

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Docket# CR-00185S-2021

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Judge: Alexandra D Murphy

Type: Criminal

ADA: J. Thomas

Defense Attorney: Andrew Rubin

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Wednesday May 4, 2022 (SCI)

DOB: 1987

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption/The Jawahir Enterprise

(00559S/2018 New Rochelle) Thursday July 28, 2022 9:30 AM (SCI Control)

State of New York vs. Gillian Getlan

Docket# 00559S/2018 (New Rochelle)

Docket# HGJ-70276-22 (White Plains)

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Judge: Cacase, Hon. Susan

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: Car v. Pedestrian

Article: DA Upgrades Charge in Hit-and-Run of Elderly New Rochelle Woman; Witnesses Pursued, Cornered Fleeing Suspect with their Cars, Held Her Until Police Arrived

Last Appearance Date: (00559S/2018 New Rochelle) Thursday June 9, 2022 9:30 AM (SCI Control); (HGJ-70276-22 White Plains) Wednesday May 11, 2022 9:30 AM (SCI Conference)

NOTES: SCI process

Next Appearance Date: Thursday July 28, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle)

Next Appearance Date: Wednesday August 3, 2022 2:00 PM (White Plains DV/Virtual)

State of New York vs. Nicholas Suppa or Gomessuppa or Suppagomes

Docket# CR-04959-20 (New Rochelle) (CPW-2nd: Loaded Firearm; CPW 3rd-ammo Clip) (Arrest 10/15/20, Suppa)

Docket# CR-04960-20 (New Rochelle) (CPW 3rd-asslt Rifle; CPW 3rd-ammo Clip) (Arrest 10/15/20, Suppa)

Docket# CR-01699-22 (New Rochelle) (Assault-3, CPCS-7 Heroin, Suppa)

Docket# CR-01639-22 (New Rochelle) (Assault-3, Injure Child, Harassment) (Arrest 4/13/22, Gomessuppa)

Docket# Case # SCR-71248-22 (White Plains) (Assault-3rd; Act Manr Injur Child under 17; Harassment 2nd- Phy Contact) (Arrest 4/8/22, Suppagomes)

Docket# Case # CR-01699-22 (CPCS-7th) (Arrest 4/13/22, Gomessuppa)

Court: New Rochelle Criminal Court

NEXT: July 28, 2022 9:30 AM

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: John Pappalardo

Court: New Rochelle Criminal Court

Court: Westchester County Court IDVC

Judge:

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Description: Gun, Heroin + Assault-3, CPCS-7

Article: Routine Traffic Stop in New Rochelle Turns Up Cache of Illegal Assault Weapons and Ammo

Last Appearance Date: Thursday June 9, 2022 9:30 AM

State of New York vs. James V. Bonanno

Type: Criminal

Docket# SCR-70342-21 (DVI)

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Solomon, Dean Martin

Docket# 06016-2022 (Felony Contempt TOP)

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Legal Aid

Court: Westchester County DVI Criminal Court

Judge: Capeci, Hon. Susan M.

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: Domestic Violence

Last Appearance Date: Thursday May 5, 2022 2:00 PM

Article: Former New Rochelle Schools Employee Charged with Felony for Violating Order of Protection in Domestic Violence Case

NOTES: DA offer made of five year felony probation and permanent order of protection, Judge Capeci skeptical of the offer, Bonanno wants his phone back, DA says no.

Next Appearance: Wednesday August 17 9:30 AM

State of New York vs. Cermele's Auto Collision

Docket# CR-06266-20

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge: Alexandra D. Murphy

Docket# CR-00185S-2021

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Wednesday June 15, 2022 9:30 AM (New Rochelle/SCI Control)

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption/The Jawahir Enterprise

Next Appearance: Wednesday August 17 9:30 AM

State of New York vs. Joseph Cermele

Docket# CR-06065-20

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: John Pappalardo

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge:

Judge: Alexandra D. Murphy

Docket# CR-00185S-2021

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

e-Track: Yes

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Wednesday June 15, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption/The Jawahir Enterprise

Next Appearance Date: Thursday August 25 2:00 PM (EVAL/CONFERENCE)

State of New York vs. Tommy Rivera

Docket# IND-70304-22

Type: Criminal HMB-Youth Part

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Judge: Blackwood. Hon. Helen M.

Custody Status: Children’s Village

Custody ID Number: N/A

Description: West End Shooting

Last Appearance Date: Thursday June 23, 2022 (Hearing Decision) 2:00 PM

Article: Grand Jury Indicts New Rochelle West End Shooter for Murder of Teen

NOTES: Grand Jury indictment but still no decision on hearing on trial as an adult.

Next Appearance: August 29, 2022 9:30 AM (Jury Pre-Trial)

State of New York vs. Marco Medina

Docket# CR-04906-21

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: David Rifas

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge: Costa, Hon. Matthew

Custody Status:

Custody ID Number:

Keyword Description: Fake Semen

Article: New Rochelle Man Arrested Following Incidents of Squirting Fake Semen onto Multiple Women

Last Appearance Date: Wednesday June 22, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: Arrest 8-18-21 Obscenity - 3rd

Harassment -2nd, physical contact. Pre-Jury. Conference with Costa, possible conditional discharge. 5/10-Costa admonished Medina for dropping out of treatment.

Next Appearance: Monday August 29, 2022 9:30 AM (Jury Pre-Trial)

State of New York vs. Yonsin Macario Cordon

Docket# CR-03334-20

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge:

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: Child Rape

Article: 32-Year Old New Rochelle Man Charged with Statutory Rape to Grand Jury

Last Appearance Date: Monday May 23, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: Westchester County Grand Jury on November 24, 2020

Next Appearance Date (CR-00451-22; CR-06749-21): Monday August 29, 2022 9:30 AM (Jury Pre-Trial)

State of New York vs. Louis Apicella

Docket# CR-06749-21; CR-00451-22

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Kajube, Thomas Samuel

Court: New Rochelle Criminal Court

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: ShopRite theft, Attempt to run over Cox with car

Article: Former New Rochelle Schools Employee, Louis “Sloppy” Apicella, Arrested for Stealing from Costco

Article: Following Arraignment in New Rochelle, Louis Apicella, a Former BOE Employee, Attempts to Run Over Journalist with Car

Last Appearance Date: Monday Monday May 16, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: Apicella insisting he wants a jury trial for both dockets, ADA filed COC, ready for trial, next pre-trial is 8/29/22.

Next Appearance Date: Friday September 2, 2022 9:30 AM

State of New York vs. Israel Viloria

Docket# CR-01160-2019

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Max DeFabio

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Judge: Prisco

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number:

Description: Embezzlement Tax Fraud Hyundai

Article: Ex-New Rochelle Hyundai Employee Who Stole $300K Gets Free Bus Trip to Prison

Last Appearance Date: Friday May 27, 2022 9:30 AM (Sentencing)

State of New York vs. Argenis RosaReyes

Docket# CR-01793-22

Type: Criminal

ADA: Hoffman

Defense Attorney: Cynthia Lobo

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge: Costa, Hon. Matthew

Custody Status: Westchester County Jail

(aka, ARGENIS ROSAREYES)

Custody ID Number: 0000268028

Keyword Description: 2 kilos cocaine

Article: New Rochelle Police Seize 2 Kilos of Cocaine Near New Rochelle High School After Neighbor Reports Suspicious Person

Last Appearance Date: Thursday July 7, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: New Rochelle Court does not have jurisdiction, remanded to WCDOC, case will be transferred, SCI-Grand Jury. New attorney (Siriano wants 730 then bail application).

Next Appearance Date: NONE

BLANK vs. The Ursuline School of New Rochelle

Index#

Type: Civil

Plaintiff Attorney: Sharp, Eric Richardson

Defense Attorney: Roth, Linda Singer

Court: Westchester Supreme Court

Judge: Zuckerman, Hon. David S.

Description: expelled student

Article: Court Filings Allege Ugly Behavior By Expelled Ursuline Student

Last Appearance Date: Friday, April 8, 2022

NOTES: cannot locate case in e-courts

Next Appearance Date: No Results in eCourts

State of New York vs. Latoya Shonta Turner

Docket#

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge:

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date:

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption/The Jawahir Enterprise

Next Appearance Date: No Results in eCourts

State of New York vs. Andrew Arjune

Docket#

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge:

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date:

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption/The Jawahir Enterprise

Next Appearance Date: PENDING

Venezuelan American Endowment for the Arts v. RXR 587 Main Owner

Docket# 57011/2022

Type: Civil

Plaintiff Attorney: Joshua E. Kimmerling, Kempshall C. McAndrew both of Cuddy & Feder

Defense Attorney: Peter S. Dawson of DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr

Court: Westchester Supreme Court

Judge: Hon. Linda S. Jamieson

Tracking: E-Track

Description: Black Box Theater

Last Appearance Date: Tuesday June 7, 2022 12:15 PM

NOTES: NOI Due:10/23/2023, Ali Cordero Casal

Next Appearance Date: PENDING

M., D. et al v. City School District of New Rochelle et al

Docket# 52760/2021

Type: Civil

Plaintiff Attorney: Andrew Buzin

Defense Attorney: Richard Oleson (O’Connor, McGuiness)

Court: Westchester Supreme Court

Judge: Walker, Hon. Sam D.

Description: Stairwell Rape NRHS

Article: Victim-Blaming New Rochelle High School Stairwell Rape Case Settles

Last Appearance Date: Wednesday July 6, 2022 3:00 PM

NOTES: Stipulation of Settlement May 2, 2022, Isaiah Lewis

Next Appearance Date: SCI - PENDING

State of New York vs. Juan Sanchez

Docket# CR-00300-22

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: el chapo guy

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge:

Custody Status: Westchester County DOC

Custody ID Number: 0000266542

Keyword Keyword Description: West End Gun Dealer

Article: Operation Casper and West End Shooting: Multiple Ghost Gun Arrests 100 Feet, 10 Hours Apart

Last Appearance Date: Monday June 6, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: looks like a kid, slight, did not look back at 20 family/friends, came in shackled, embarrassed?

Next Appearance: PENDING/Warrant

State of New York vs. Donald Kearney

Docket# 22050284

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: Village of Mamaroneck Court

Judge: N/A

Custody Status: WCDOC Valhalla

Custody ID Number: 0000255013

Keyword Description: brandishing knife in a business

Article:

DOB: 70

Last Appearance Date: Thursday June 16, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: Making a Terroristic Threat, a D Felony, Criminal Possession of a Weapon — 3rd, a D Felony, and Menacing —2nd, an A Misdemeanor. From Jersey City, New Jersey

Next Appearance Date: PENDING eCourts Update

M, K et al vs. The Ursuline School of New Rochelle

Index# 55751/2022

Type: Civil

Plaintiff Attorney: Galgano Sharp LLP

Defense Attorney: Roth, Linda Singer/Archer & Greiner PC

Court: Westchester Supreme Court

Judge: Zuckerman, Hon. David S.

Description: expelled student

Article: Ursuline Faces New $1 Million Lawsuit Over Expulsion Of Student

Last Appearance Date: Friday May 6, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: Motion to Dismiss Files March 23, 2022, Denied/Motion Withdrawn, April 6, 2022.

Next Appearance Date: PENDING

Fogg v. City of New Rochelle, New Rochelle Police Department, Joseph Schaller, Michael Vaccaro, Matthew Velasco, Scott Wallach, Melvin Molina

Index# 7:22-cv-03935-KMK

Type: Civil

Plaintiff Attorney: Christopher Scott Weddle

Defense Attorney:

Court: U.S. District Court Southern District of New York (White Plains)

Judge: Karas, Hon. Kenneth M.

Keyword Description:

Article: Police Brutality Victim Files Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Against New Rochelle Police, Michael Vaccaro, Joe Schaller

Last Appearance Date:

Settlement Date:

NOTES: Date filed: 05/14/2022; 440 1983 Civil Rights Act

Next Appearance Date: No Results in eCourts (not sent from County Clerk to Court)

Anna & Jack’s Treehouse v. KTM Architect PLLC, Mamaroneck

Docket# 59184/2022

Type: Civil

Plaintiff’s Attorney: Michael F. McKenna

Defense Attorney:

Court: Westchester Supreme Court

Judge:

Keyword Description: Pelham Architect

Article: oa & Jack’s Treehouse claims architect mis-designed Pelham daycare

Last Appearance Date:

NOTES: Plaintiff demanding more than $1 million for alleged damages, Kimberly Tutera Martelli = KTM

Next Appearance: DISPOSED

State of New York vs. Timothy McKnight

Docket# CR-04392-20

Type: Criminal

ADA: Phillip Mellea

Defense Attorney: David Rifas

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge: Costa, Hon. Matthew J.

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: DWI Gun

Article: McKnight Case Adjourned Due to Coronavirus Exposure, Weapons Charge to be Added to DWI

Last Appearance Date: June 7, 2022 9:30 AM (Sentencing)

NOTES: Case on for disposition, he has no car registered in his name, probation report referenced, McKnight walked out of the courtroom before the proceeding ended, Costa furious, sent court officer to bring him back, Costa ripped him for disrespecting the court, turning his back on the court, you are getting an accommodation from this court, very disrespectful what you did, court is giving you a courtesy, read letters of recommendation mitigate pre-, for you to leave this courtroom, because you are not ready for sentencing, don’t walk out on the court, don’t turn your back on the court, I could reconsider what my sentence could be, asked if he understood what he did was wrong McKnight started to argue with Costa, Rifas admonished McKnight to just say he understood. As McKnight turned to leave he snorted contemptuously. McKnight had on him his father’s Detective gold shield, Tim McKnight passed away recently. On 6/7 Judge Costa livid over further delays in sentencing.

SENTENCING on Reduced Charges:

1192.3 $800 fine + $395 surcharge + DWI Conditions (MADD), IID - 1 year, 6 month license revocation, complete TASC treatment

Disorderly Conduct - $200 fine, $125 surcharge, 2 year probation

Next Appearance: DISPOSED

State of New York vs. Malik Fogg

Docket# CR-01038-21

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: James Timko

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge:

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: Chased, Beaten NRPD Det. Michael Vaccaro

Article: Michael Vaccaro – Malik Fogg Archive

Last Appearance Date: Thursday June 9, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: Charges, Moved From Lane Unsafely, One-way Viol:designated Road, Crossing Road Hazard Markings

Next Appearance Date: (DISPOSED)

Maria Derasmo vs. Peter Parente

Index# 51100/2020

Type: Civil

Plaintiff Attorney: Robert Corini

Defense Attorney: John Trop

Court: Westchester Supreme Court

Judge: Lefkowitz, Hon. Joan B.

Keyword Description: Car crash

Last Appearance Date: Tuesday April 26, 2022 11:30 AM (Conference-Pre-Trial)

Settlement Date: Friday June 3, 2022 11:00 AM

Disposition Date: June 15, 2022

NOTES:

Next Appearance: DISPOSED

State of New York vs. Wayne M. Scott

Docket# CR-00185S-2021

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: New Rochelle City Court

Judge: Murphy, Hon. Alexandra D

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Wednesday June 1, 2022 9:30 AM (SCI)

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption/The Jawahir Enterprise

Next Appearance: DISPOSED

State of New York vs. Rangee Jawahir

Docket# CR-00647S-2021

Docket# CR-00185S-2021

Judge: Alexandra D. Murphy

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: inflating body shop work

Article: OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER: New Rochelle-based Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted

Last Appearance Date: Wednesday June 1, 2022 9:30 AM (Sentencing)

NOTES: Enterprise Corruption/The Jawahir Enterprise

Next Appearance Date: DISPOSED

Ethan Jordan vs. City School District of New Rochelle

Index# 63489/2018

Type: Civil

Plaintiff Attorney:

Defense Attorney:

Court: Westchester Supreme Court

Judge: Lubell, Hon. Lewis

Description: Bryan Stamps Stabbing

Article: Bryan Stamps Chronology Update: What Really Happened after January 18 Stabbing at New Rochelle High School?

Last Appearance Date: Friday, December 17, 2021

NOTES: Conference-Pre-Trial

Next Appearance Date: DISPOSED

State of New York vs. Marisol Martell

Type: Criminal

Docket# 00559S/2018

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Custody Status: ROR

Custody ID Number: N/A

Keyword Description: Stole Checks at New Rochelle High School

Article: Former New Rochelle School Secretary Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds from the New Rochelle City School District

Last Appearance Date: Thursday, March 15, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES:

Next Appearance Date: DISPOSED

State of New York vs. Edward Conklin

Docket# New Rochelle: CR-04169-21 (panhandling), CR-04753-21 (knife in sock in jail), CR-05129-21 (crack cocaine pipe); Docket# White Plains: CR-03175-21 (crack cocaine), CR-03176-21 (synthetic drug), CR-03802-21 (assault-3rd), CR-04465-21 (synthetic drug), CR-06665-21 (synthetic drug, cocaine)

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney: David Rifas, Legal Aid

Court: New Rochelle Criminal Court

Judge: Rice, Hon. Jared R.

Court: White Plains Criminal Court

Judge: Press, Hon. Eric

ADA:

Defense Attorney: Michael Duffy

Custody Status: WCDOC Valhalla

Custody ID Number: 0000221548

Keyword Description: Aggressive Panhandler

Article: GETTING RESULTS: New Rochelle Aggressive Panhandler FINALLY Released

Last Appearance Date: Thursday May 9, 2022 9:30 AM

NOTES: WCDOC Book Date Apr 21, 2022 08:04 PM

Next Appearance Date: DISPOSED

USA v. Benito DiZenzo

Docket# 1:19-cr-00575-AMD-RLM-6

Type: Criminal

Court: U.S. District Court Eastern District

Description: Mafia Pilfering of RXR

Article: Gambino Associate, Benito DiZenzo, Sentenced to 12 Months Probation

Last Appearance Date: March 3, 2022 (Sentencing)

James O’Toole DWI

New York State Police Bust Santa Claus for DWI on St. Patrick’s Day

Ordered by Judge Rice to surrender his NYS Driver’s License.

On March 22, 2022, James O’Toole pleaded guilty to Driving While Ability Impaired by Alcohol, a violation. He received a one year conditional discharge and a 90-day license suspension.

Next Appearance Date: DISPOSED

State of New York vs. James Castellano

Docket#

Type: Criminal

ADA:

Defense Attorney:

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Judge:

Custody Status:

Custody ID Number:

Description: Embezzlement Tax Fraud Hyundai

Article: Ex-New Rochelle Hyundai Employee Who Stole $300K Gets Free Bus Trip to Prison

Last Appearance Date:

NOTES: co-conspirator Israel Viloria.

Next Appearance Date: DISPOSED

State of New York vs. Mary Thompson

Docket# CR-03010-21

ADA: Liebowitz

Defense Attorney: Barry Weiss

Court: New Rochelle Criminal Court

Judge: Rice, Hon. Jared R.

Docket# 00562S-2021

Court: Westchester County Criminal Court

Judge: Minihan, Hon. Anne E.

Type: Criminal

Custody Status: Westchester County DOC

Custody ID Number: 0000262284

Keyword Description: Librarian Bank Robbery

Article: New Rochelle Librarian Turned Bank Robber Pleads Guilty

Last Appearance Date: Tuesday May 3 2022 2:00 PM

NOTES: pleaded guilty Tuesday May 3 2022

We are going to build a list of terms commonly heard in the local and county courtrooms we believe may be confusing to some. This is just a rough start. If you want us to add a term or think there is a better definition of a term contact us at robertcox@talkofthesound or SMS/Signal 914-325-4616.

18B attorney

An attorney given to a person by the court. (County Law Sec. 18b.) See assigned counsel.

§ 250.20 Notice

Notice of alibi. Within twenty days after arraignment, the people may serve upon the defendant or his counsel, and file a copy thereof with the court, a demand that if the defendant intends to offer a trial defense that at the time of the commission of the crime charged he was at some place or places other than the scene of the crime, and to call witnesses in support of such defense, he must, within eight days of service of such demand,

30.30 Time

Under the Sixth Amendment, of the Constitution “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial.” This provision is codified in New York as 30.30 time. Criminal Procedure Law Section 30.30 provides that a judge must grant a motion to dismiss if the People exceed these time periods: Violations (includes vehicle and traffic law infractions) under CPL Section 30.30(1)(d) have a 30 day 30.30 clock; Misdemeanors under CPL Section 30.30(1)(b) Class “A” Misdemeanors have 90 days 30.30 time, while Class “B” Misdemeanors have 60 days 30.30 time under CPL Section 30.30(1)(c); Felonies under CPL Section 30.30(1)(a) have 180 days of 30.30 time.

80.80 Time

Refers to Criminal Procedure Law Section 180.80 which states that there must be a preliminary hearing or grand jury action taken by the DA in a defendant’s case within 120 hours of their arrest (within 5 days or 144 hours if there is a weekend or holiday occurring during confinement). If no action has been taken, and the defense attorney has not consented to the adjournment, the defendant must be released on their own recognizance. If a defendant is released pursuant to CPL §180.80 it does not mean that the charges against the have been dismissed and they will still be required to attend all scheduled court appearances.

Accusatory Instrument

A paper filed with the court charging a person with one or more offenses.

ACD

Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal. A decision to put off a trial for a certain amount of time, usually six months. If the conditions of the ACD are met then the case is dropped.

Approach

a bench conference: a meeting with the attorneys and the Judge at the judge’s bench to talk about something in the case. It may or may not be a part of the official record.

Article 730

An order for the examination of a defendant to determine whether he is an incapacitated person under article 730 of the Criminal Procedure Law.

Bail

A money deposit (usually cash) given to the court to release a defendant or witness from custody and to make sure that he or she comes back to court.

Bail Bond

A legal paper that a person buys from a bondsman and gives to the court instead of money. If the defendant doesn't come to court as ordered, the bondsman must pay the amount of money on the bail bond to the court.

BBO

Bring Back Order . A court order to a detention facility (such as the jail or a mental health facility) that a defendant in their custody be brought to court for a scheduled appearance.

Bench Warrant

There are many different kinds of warrants but most commonly in New Rochelle City Court a bench warrant will be issued for a defendant who fails to appear without good cause. An order in writing is issued and signed by a Judge to arrest and bring a person to court because the person did not appear in court as required.

Bill of Particulars

A formal list of statements that clarify or detail the charges and/or facts in a case. Usually given after a request is made.

Case Conferencing

A case is conferenced with both sides and the judge or the judge’s court attorney to try to settle the case before going to trial.

COC

Certificate of Compliance. When prosecution has provided the discovery. file with the court a certificate of compliance; available all known material and information subject to discovery; readiness for trial.

Certificate of Readiness

A paper given to the court saying that you are ready for trial.

CIC

Change in Circumstances. Words often used to explain a change in a court order.

Conditional Discharge

A court requirement relating to rehabilitation, restitution and or reparation such as no new arrests; participation in a treatment or substance abuse program; obtain and maintain employment; support dependents and meet family obligations; perform Community Service.

CPL

Criminal Procedure Law. A set of laws that lists the procedures to be followed in criminal cases in New York State.

C.P.L.R.

Civil Practice Law and Rules. The New York State law that gives procedure for civil cases.

Crawford Hearing

When a defendant presents a court with information showing that there may be an “immediate and significant deprivation of a substantial personal or property interest” from the issuance of a temporary order of protection, the court must conduct a prompt evidentiary hearing to ascertain the facts necessary before deciding whether to issue a temporary order of protection. Matter of Crawford v. Ally, 2021 N.Y. Slip Op 04082 (1st Dept., June 24, 2021).

Docket

A record with the complete history of a case.

Docket Number

A number that identifies a court case. In Criminal Court the first two numbers show the year that the case was filed. The third character is a letter that shows the county, and the last six numbers show the specific case. See index number. Multiple dockets, split by jurisdiction or crime type, a defendant may have multiple lawyers for multiple dockets in multiple jurisdictions or multiple courts.

Drug Court

A court that hears only cases involving non-violent drug offenders. These offenders are then sentenced to rehabilitation programs that are under the supervision of the court.

Grand Jury

A group of 16 to 23 citizens who listen to the prosecution’s evidence then decide if there is probable cause (a reason) to believe a person committed a crime and to charge him or her with that crime. See also indictment.

IDVC

Integrated Domestic Violence Court is a specialized Supreme Court Part developed to allow a single judge to hear related cases involving domestic violence victims and their families. The goal of the court is to change the way the justice system treats families and children by promoting more informed judicial decision-making, creating consistency in orders of protection and reducing court appearances, as well as providing enhanced services to victims and ensuring defendant accountability.

IID

Ignition Interlocking Device. An ignition interlock device or breath alcohol ignition interlock device is a breathalyzer for an individual's vehicle. It requires the driver to blow into a mouthpiece on the device before starting or continuing to operate the vehicle. If the resultant breath-alcohol concentration analyzed result is greater than the programmed blood alcohol concentration, the device prevents the engine from being started.

Indictment

The decision by a grand jury that says there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial. Used mainly for felonies. See information. A document that contains the list of charges that the grand jury will vote on to decide whether there is enough reason to continue on to trial.

MHATI

Mental Health Alternatives to Incarceration or MHATI provides community services to people with serious mental illnesses by using both intensive and supportive case management. People with serious mental health and those with co-occurring disorders who have been arrested on a misdemeanor or non-violent felony charge may be sentenced to participate in treatment and services under the supervision of the MHATI program.

Non-Monetary Bail Conditions

Nonmonetary condition of release means a condition of a defendant's pretrial release imposed by the court that is not based on payment of bail/bond.

NOI

Notice of Issue. To place a case on a court trial calendar after its filed, typically leads to a pre-trial conference being held, typically indicates the case is ready for trial on a given date.

ROR

Release on Own Recognizance. When a person is released from custody and is not made to pay bail because of his or her promise to come to court to answer a criminal charge; to be free from custody without bail while a case is pending. This is usually called parole.

Second Call

The calling of the names of the cases listed on the calendar by the clerk. Usually done at the beginning of the court day.

SCI

Superior Court Information (SCI): A written document that lists the felony and/or misdemeanor charges against the defendant. It is filed by the District Attorney with a superior court when a defendant waives his or her rights to a grand jury hearing. SCI is a frequently used term where the acronym stands for Superior Court Information, a legal document prepared and filed by the District Attorney’s Office with the Defendant’s consent; a conversation that happens between the prosecutor and defense counsel. Individuals in New York State have a right to have their felony case heard by a Grand Jury. Therefore, they must consent to resolving their case through an SCI. In fact, waiver of Grand Jury Indictment must be done in writing, in open court and in the presence of the defense attorney.

Related terms are: SCI Control Date; SCI Grand Jury; SCI MH or SCI Mental Health.

SMI

Serious Mental Illness

TASC

Treatment Accountability for Safer Communities: TASC is a membership association representing over 220 programs across the United States that are dedicated to the professional delivery of assessment and case management services to substance involved criminal justice and court populations. TASC is represented heavily in some states such as Florida, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Arizona and Colorado.

Voir Dire

French: “To speak the truth.” The process by which Judges and lawyers choose members of the jury by questioning them to make sure they can decide the case in a fair way. ADA will voir dire a defendant before accepting a guilty plea to confirm defendant understands the implications of their guilty plea.