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Fourth Department — Criminal Contempt: Schmitt v. Hon. James J. Piampiano

Appellate Division, Fourth Department Criminal Contempt Cross-Examination of Prosecution Witness Schmitt v. Hon. James J. Piampiano OP 13-01643 Initiated in the Fourth Department Background: The petitioner commenced an article 78 proceeding seeking to annul a determination finding him in contempt of court. The petitioner attorney, appearing before the respondent as defense counsel in a criminal case, cross-examined a prosecution witness regarding ...