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Drunk Judge Leticia Astacio EXPOSED: The Lies, Arrest, & Shocking Claims

Leticia Astacio is a former Rochester, New York, judge who became widely known for a series of legal and personal issues that gained media attention. She was first appointed to the Rochester City Court in 2014, making her the first Latina judge in the history of the city. However, her career faced significant controversy due to her personal conduct, which ultimately led to her removal from the bench. On Saturday, February 13, 2016, at approximately 7:54 AM, New York State Trooper Christopher Kowalski, a 13-year veteran trained in DWI detection and enforcement, was traveling westbound on Interstate 490 near Rochester when he observed a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder. He pulled over behind it. Light snow had fallen that morning, leaving the road wet and slightly covered, with about half an inch of snow on the shoulder. The temperature at 7:54 AM was recorded at -2.9°F. The vehicle's sole occupant was the respondent, seated in the driver’s seat with the car running, keys in the ignition, and back and daytime running lights on. According to Kowalski, both front windows were down upon his approach, though the respondent stated she rolled down the driver's window as he approached. She was dressed in sneakers, pants, and a hoodie, and her clothing appeared disheveled. Kowalski observed both driver-side tires were flat, with the front tire nearly off the rim, and the vehicle had significant front-end damage. He asked if she was okay and if she had been in an accident. She responded that she was fine, believed she had a flat tire, and did not recall hitting anything. She later testified she was en route to the YMCA when she lost control of the vehicle, possibly due to road debris or a blown tire. Kowalski asked the respondent to exit the vehicle to assess the damage. She showed no notable reaction. When asked for her license and registration, she stated she had nothing on her. Due to the cold, he invited her to his patrol car to obtain her information. She complied and sat in the back seat. While inside the patrol car, Kowalski detected the odor of alcohol when she spoke. He observed her bloodshot, watery, and glassy eyes, flushed face, and slurred speech. When asked if she had consumed alcohol, she responded ambiguously, stating she did not drink at 7:00 AM and had "drank in [her] lifetime." She stated she was heading to City Court for arraignments at 9:30 AM, though her vehicle was facing west, away from the court. When asked about directions, she admitted she was "not good with east, west, north, or south." At approximately 8:15 AM, when asked for the time, she incorrectly stated it was 7:15 AM. During further questioning, she expressed discomfort being in the car, stating, "I don't know what else you might do to me. For all I know, you could shoot me." Kowalski had not displayed his weapon or made any threats. Concerned, he called for backup and instructed her not to make such statements. When asked to perform standardized field sobriety tests, she declined, citing a brain injury that affected her balance. Medical records confirmed a past neurological condition, though she agreed to and passed alphabet and counting tests. Based on his observations, Kowalski determined she was intoxicated and arrested her at 8:43 AM. She protested, stating he lacked probable cause and was making a mistake, suggesting he call someone more experienced in DWIs. After her arrest, Kowalski requested she take a preliminary breath test (PBT), which she initially declined, requesting legal counsel. She had earlier contacted attorney Christian Catalano for assistance with her flat tire. Catalano arrived at the scene shortly after 9:00 AM. Trooper Casey Dolan, a 21-year veteran, arrived for backup. Dolan noted that respondent was speaking in a raised, irritated voice. When Dolan informed her that Kowalski was obligated to request the PBT due to the motor vehicle accident, she responded, "No, he doesn't. He can just go mind his own fucking business." Following a private discussion with Catalano, she provided three breath samples. The first two were insufficient, but the third registered a .19 BAC. Kowalski did not document the earlier failed attempts or show the test result to anyone. 2016/2017 Evidence here: https://cjc.ny.gov/Determinations/A/A... #news #judge #documentary