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Harrison Court Report: June 15

Harrison Town Court proceedings for June 15, 2010.

With Judge Ronald Bianchi presiding, the court had its work cut out for it Tuesday morning, as approximately 61 cases were on the docket. Here is a summary of the day's cases.

DWI Suspect Receives Probation and Fine

Terrence M. Fife, accused of first-offense driving while intoxicated, was represented by his attorney Irwin Staple. Judge Bianchi fined Fife $500 plus a $400 surcharge, and sentenced him to a three-year probation period. Judge Bianchi also read the conditions of the probation, to ensure there could be no misunderstanding.

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Staple argued for his client to receive permission to obtain his license temporarily for work purposes, to which Bianchi gave permission with conditions set by the district attorney.

Marijuana Possession Suspect Denied Public Defender

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Kevin J. Lepino, standing before the Judge alone, was charged with possession of marijuana, the unauthorized operation of a motor vehicle, driving with a suspended registration, and, to top it off, a defective brake lamp.

After a brief but very audible discussion with Judge Bianchi, Lepino was informed that, given the amount of his yearly salary as a construction worker for a private company in Westchester, he does not qualify for representation by a court-appointed attorney and will have to hire his own. His case was postponed to June 29.

Man Charged With Marijuana Possession Given Second Chance 

Marcus Walter was offered an ACD (Adjournment Contemplation Dismissal) by the People for his charges of marijuana possession. Walter accepted the ACD, meaning if he stays clean and out of trouble for one year, the charges will be dismissed.

Unlicensed Contractor Pleads to Lower Charge

Angelo L. Gencarelli, also before the judge without representation, was charged with working as an unlicensed contractor. Judge Bianchi informed Gencarelli that he was entitled to be represented by counsel. After a short conversation with the district attorney, Gencarelli was offered a lesser charge of disorderly conduct by the People, with a fine of $50 and a surcharge of $125.

$185 in Fines for Man Accused of Driving without a License

Elder Lopez-Miranda also spent a few minutes speaking with the district attorney, with the help of a Spanish interpreter, about his charge of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Lopez-Miranda was allegedly driving with a suspended license. The People offered Lopez-Miranda a 509-1 violation, meaning a lesser fine of $100 and an $85 surcharge.

Man Violates Probation

Carl Harris, currently on probation, confessed to dealing drugs during his probationary period. The People asked for a 90-day suspension and 1-year further probation following the trial, which Judge Bianchi set to be held on September 14.

The following is a list of those summoned to court for major violations on June 14:

Pradeep Banerjee                        DWI and imprudent speeding

Alexander G. Biagioni                Grand larceny

Kristin Bletcha                              DWAI

Jeffrey J. Buschel                        Unauthorized use of vehicle

Felix A. Carino                             [Felony hearing]

Damion C. Conie                         Possession of marijuana

Lisa M. Dabre                               Unlicensed operation of vehicle

Danny Davila                                 Stalking - third offense

Luis M. Diaz                                   Unlicensed operation of vehicle

Lilian B. Dure                                 Disorderly conduct

Muzafer B. Etemi                         DWI and speeding

Eugenio Garcia                              DWI, speeding and unlicensed operation of vehicle

Luis A. Gutierrez                           Driving without a license and DWI

Abner Guzman                               Possession of marijuana and DWAI

Mitchell Hernandez                     Unlicensed operation of vehicle and bail jumping

Bernard M. Herrera                     DWI

Michael A. Horvath                      Resisting arrest and assault

Robert S. Kucmierowski            DWAI

Giovanni Legro                              Unlicensed operation of vehicle

Peter Melliadis                              Assault and disorderly conduct

Brian T. Miranda                          Grand larceny

Kimberly D. Mule                        Aggravated DWI

Agnel Neves-Desouza                 Aggravated unlicensed operation of vehicle

Matthew Odell                               Harrassment

Oluwole O. Ojudun                      Grand larceny

Robert J. Oliva                              Aggravated unlicensed operation of vehicle

Arian Pali                                         Possession of marijuana

Frank D. Peele                               [Felony hearing]

Gonzalo T. Pereira                      Aggravated DWI and marijuana possession

Aaron C. Ramsey                          Marijuana possession, reckless driving and speeding

Brandon J. Randolph                 Possession of marijuana

Allan S. Restrepo                         Aggravated unlicensed operation of vehicle

Russell M. Salerno                      Possession of marijuana

Melvin Santos                                Stalking - third offense

Cassandra E. Sawyer                   Possession of marijuana

Christopher M. Schirripa          Aggravated unlicensed operation of vehicle

Samantha F. Shaw                        Unlicensed operation of vehicle and speeding

David A. Soriano                         Aggravated unlicensed operation of vehicle and DWI

Johan A. Tola-Gomez                Unlicensed operation of vehicle

Stephen A. Tracey                        Criminal possession of a weapon and disorderly conduct

Steve A. Trampakoulos             Aggravated unlicensed operation of vehicle

Fidelio E. Vaquero                      Aggravated unlicensed operation of vehicle

Victor Vega-Flores                      Aggravated unlicensed operation of vehicle

Julia Vetrova                                 DWI

Fabio M. Vizhco                           Aggravated unlicensed operation of vehicle

Lawrence T. Wood                     Aggravated unlicensed operation of vehicle

Zbigniew Kowalcyzk                   Driving without a license

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