MATTER OF ROAJAS v. RECANT


249 A.D.2d 95 (1998)

671 N.Y.S.2d 459

In the Matter of Steven Roajas, Respondent, v. Donna G. Recant, as Judge of the Criminal Court, Appellant, et al., Respondent

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.

April 14, 1998


This proceeding stems from an outburst during petitioner's appearance before respondent Judge with respect to three pending misdemeanor charges. Following a bench conference, petitioner was ordered back to detention. As he was being escorted from the courtroom, petitioner became verbally abusive, proclaiming that his rights were being violated and directing an obscenity at the Judge. After the court ordered petitioner to be brought back before the Bench, he asked, "What are...

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