In the other bird matter on the Batavia City Court docket this morning, Oak Street resident Ron Graziaplena appeared before Judge Robert Balbick to answer to charges that his duck pond is in violation of a variance permit.
Graziaplena is also accused of various other code violations.
After entering a not guilty plea, Graziaplena was informed that he was entitled to an attorney to represent him in the matter.
Graziaplena asked for a continuance of his case to Aug. 20 so that he get an attorney.
"I don't know who I'm going to get," Graziaplena.
He said he couldn't afford an attorney, but Balbick said that because these alleged violations are not under penal law, Balbick couldn't offer a court-appointed attorney.
Previously: Dispute over ducks, other complaints, has Oak Street man headed to court.
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That is FUNNY! However I am
That is FUNNY! However I am sure that this guys neighbors don't think so!
First of all who cares if
First of all who cares if there is a duck pond in this guys yard? Not me. What I care about is the tax payers of Batavia/Genesee county who will be paying for his court appointed lawyer!!!!!!!!!!!
Cute Video - Dave -
Cute Video -
Dave - According to Howard's article the gentleman can not have a court appointed lawyer due to the fact the violations he is charged with do not fall in the penal law.
Dave, Read the article
Dave, Read the article again...
He said he couldn't afford an attorney, but Balbick said that because these alleged violations are not under penal law, Balbick couldn't offer a court-appointed attorney.
Dave, where did you get the
Dave, where did you get the info that the taxpayers are providing him a lawyer? The article said he didn't qualify for one. Do you know something we don't know?
Dave, Judge Balbick did this
Dave,
Judge Balbick did this man a favor by pointing that out,if you don't believe me ,go to, http://www.nycourts.gov/ip/indigentdefense-commission/SpangenbergGroupR…
Elizabeth,Jospeh,Bea and
Elizabeth,Jospeh,Bea and Frank, I stand corrected and Thank You.