Conflict Of Interest Investigation

Summary

Angel from Broome County, New York, is dealing with two assault cases against her ex-boyfriend. She discovered that her ex-boyfriends lawyer was the same judge who sentenced her in a DUI case. She believes the sentencing was harsh and suspects a conflict of interest. She was advised that in New York, its unethical for a judge to preside over a case where they have a personal bias. She can file a complaint with the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct. She was also informed about her right to a speedy trial under the Sixth Amendment.

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Well I have two assault cases against my ex-boyfriend and come to find out his lawyer who is representing him in these two cases was also my judge that recently sentenced me for a DUI and I believe that he was pretty hard on the sentencing considering I've never been in trouble in my life so therefore I need to know if this is a conflict and what I can do about it
What is the location of your case? This will help me provide accurate information.
Broome county New York
Is the lawyer who represented your ex-boyfriend the same person who sentenced you for your DUI case?
Yes
What is the name of the lawyer/judge involved in your case? This information will help me provide accurate advice.
Christopher Grace
What was the sentence you received for your DUI case? This will help me understand if there was a potential bias in your sentencing.
I received * yrs probation I have to go to a cva dwi panel, take a defensive driver's course go to an alcohol abuse program on top of losing my license for 6 months and this isn't even including the fines that I have to pay
What is the status of your assault cases?

In New York, it's unethical for a judge to preside over a case where they have a personal bias. You can file a complaint with the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
They are still pending they haven't even been to court
When are your assault cases scheduled for court? In New York, you have the right to a speedy trial under the Sixth Amendment.
I really have no idea because I have a complete stay away order against my ex I'm the one who had him arrested both times and I have really don't know
What is the name of the court where your assault cases are scheduled?
I believe Broome county courthouse and possibly in the town of colesville Court
What is the name of your lawyer representing you in the assault cases?

Broome County Courthouse contact: (*) *-*
Colesville Town Court contact: (*) *-*
I don't have a lawyer as far as the assault cases because basically he's a repeat offender and I don't have to be there because I guess the state took over I don't know
What is the name of the prosecutor handling your assault cases? This information will help me provide you with the right advice.
I really don't know
Do you have any documentation or correspondence related to your assault cases that might have the prosecutor's name on it?
No
Do you have any witnesses or evidence that could support your claim of bias in your DUI sentencing?
I'm sorry I don't understand the question
Do you have any proof or anyone who can testify that the judge was biased in your DUI case?
No I don't
Do you have any written communication or record of the judge disclosing his relationship with your ex-boyfriend?
I don't believe so
Do you have any other information that might suggest the judge was biased in your DUI case?
No I don't believe I do besides the fact that he is my ex-boyfriend's lawyer
Do you have any evidence or documentation showing that Christopher Grace was your ex-boyfriend's lawyer before he presided over your DUI case?
I got arrested in October and I got sentenced in January and then Dylan got arrested the first time in February so therefore he wasn't representing my ex until a month later in February after I had already been convicted I just wasn't sentenced yet until last week
What is the name of the court where you were sentenced for your DUI case?
Town of union
What is the contact information you have for the Town of Union court where you were sentenced for your DUI case?
* *-*
Do you have any documentation showing that Christopher Grace started representing your ex-boyfriend after your sentencing?

Town of Union Court contact: (*) *-*.
I possibly do I will have to look
That would be helpful. Please check and let me know if you find any such documentation.
Ok
Do you have any documentation showing that Christopher Grace was your ex-boyfriend's lawyer before he presided over your DUI case?
No he wasn't not until after
Do you have any documentation showing when Christopher Grace started representing your ex-boyfriend? This could be useful in determining if there was a conflict of interest.
No I don't
Do you have any other legal representation or support to help you navigate this situation?
No
What is the name of the prosecutor handling your DUI case? This information can help determine if there was any potential conflict of interest.
It's a public defender in Broome county I don't even know his name Brian something I think
Do you have any documentation or correspondence related to your DUI case that might have the public defender's full name on it?
I don't believe so
Do you have any documentation showing the date when Christopher Grace started representing your ex-boyfriend?
No I don't but I know Dylan was arrested on February *,* and again on June 20th *
Do you have any documentation showing that Christopher Grace became Dylan's lawyer after these arrest dates?
No
What is the name of the public defender in Broome county who handled your DUI case?
Brian Smith
What is the current status of your probation for the DUI case?
I haven't even started probation yet but I got 3 years
What are the terms of your probation?
I don't even know
What are the conditions mentioned in your probation order?