In Ethics Case, Municipal Judge Denies Flouting Position During Arrest
A New Jersey judge charged with using the power of his office in attempt to talk his way out of a drunken driving arrest has denied he violated the state's judicial disciplinary rules.
February 16, 2018 at 05:49 PM
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A New Jersey judge charged with using the power of his office in an attempt to talk his way out of a drunken driving arrest has denied he violated the state's judicial disciplinary rules.
In an answer made public Feb. 16, Wilfredo Benitez, who currently sits as a municipal court judge in East Orange and Belleville, disputed the charges levied against him in January by the state Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct.
Benitez was acquitted of the DWI charge before the ethics complaint was lodged.
“Respondent's conduct at all relevant times did not create the appearance of impropriety and he acted at all times in a manner that promoted public confidence in the integrity and impartiality of the Judiciary,” the answer stated. “At no time did Respondent attempt to or intend to use his position as a Municipal Court Judge to advance his personal or private interests. … Any misconduct that may be found is only of a minor nature.”
According to the ACJC complaint, Benitez, a Newark solo, was arrested on Nov. 12, 2016, by State Troopers Justin Kearns and Danny Kim, who found Benitez asleep in the driver's seat on Interstate 80 West in Teaneck.
Benitez's eyes were bloodshot and watery, and the troopers could detect the odor of alcohol, the ACJC complaint says.
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