Richard Snyder, a town justice in Petersburgh, NY, resigned after attempting to evade grand jury duty by claiming he could not be impartial. His comments suggesting pre-judgment of cases revealed a serious misunderstanding of judicial responsibilities. Snyder had previously promised to be fair and honest. The disciplinary panel's administrator emphasized the inappropriateness of such judicial ignorance, highlighting the issue of unqualified individuals serving in small-town courts in New York, where legal expertise varies significantly.
"There is no place on the bench for someone who so deeply misunderstands the role of a judge and the administration of justice," Robert Tembeckjian, administrator of the disciplinary panel, stated.
Richard Snyder's remarks during his grand jury duty attempt revealed a significant lack of understanding regarding judicial impartiality and the responsibilities of a judge.
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