People v. Cates (114 A.D.3d 1228, 2014)

Judgment unanimously affirmed. Counsel’s motion to be relieved of assignment granted (see People v Crawford, 71 AD2d 38 [1979]). (Appeal from Judgment of Supreme Court, Erie County, Christopher J. Burns, J.— Aggravated Criminal Contempt.) Present — Scudder, EJ, Centra, Fahey, Carni and Valentino, JJ.