Here's a look at some of the cases that came before the Village Court during its June 30, 2010 session.

Zayas Has Been Convicted of Assault Before

Daniel Zayas, of Tarrytown, was in court to face charges of Assault in the Third Degree.

On June 28, Zayas allegedly hit his girlfriend in the face causing swelling to her right eye. He was then arrested by Tarrytown police the following day. 

At court on Wednesday, Zayas' attorney wanted to address the amount for bail, which had been set at $1,000. His lawyer noted the the man didn't have any warrants out for his arrest.

However, Assistant District Attorney Robert Docherty said this wasn't Zayas' first involvement in an alleged domestic violence incident.

"He was before this court facing similar charges with a different girlfriend," Docherty said.

Docherty also noted that Zayas was convicted of Assault in the Third Degree in that case. After the incident Zayas violated an order of protection by visiting the victim. He was subsequently convicted of Criminal Contempt in the Fifth Degree.

Regarding bail. Docherty noted that during those cases, "He failed to show up on more than one occasion... He was sent to jail for failing to come in."

Zayas' attorney noted that the man had a new job in town and lived within walking distance of the Tarrytown courthouse.

"He understands the serious nature of the allegations," Zayas' attorney said.

Zayas was ordered to undergo an evaluation with the Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities (TASC) program.

Village Justice Kyle McGovern told Zayas that if he failed to follow TASC directives, or if he visited with the victim in this case, he would be remanded to jail and could be sent to prison for a year.

Dozier Has Numerous Misdemeanors

Charles Dozier was in Tarrytown court on charges of Harrassment in the Second Degree and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

Dozier as been in jail for the past week with bail set at $7,500 cash or $15,000 bond, this is because, as Docherty noted, he has a numerous prior misdemeanors, as well as a probation violation in Yonkers.

After the alleged harassment incident was reported to police, Tarrytown officers were able to get hold of the man over the phone and asked him to come into headquarters to discuss the allegations. Docherty noted that Dozier apparently told police, "Oh yeah, good luck with that" and then hung up the phone. He was arrested by Yonkers police and transported to Tarrytown.

Docherty said that this charge, along with the violation of probation in Yonkers could mean that Dozier will face a "significant period of re-incarceration"."

Bail was kept at the same amount. According to the Westchester Department of Corrections, Dozier still has not made bail. H will return to court on July 21.

Hallucinogenic Man Pleads Guilty

Mark Pine, of Manhattan was in court to plead guilty to charges of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. 

Pine and another man were found to be in possession of hallucinogenic mushrooms last month on Kaldenberg Pl. They were arrested by Tarrytown police officers.

Pine originally had his bail set at $10,000 cash and $20,000 bail. The reason for this, Village Justice Kyle McGovern said, is because Pine holds a Canadian passport, a Vermont drivers license, lives in Manhattan, and was considered a flight risk. Bail was later reduced to $5,000 cash and $10,000 bond after Pine hired an attorney.

Pine eventually posted bail and on Wednesday he plead guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree. He will have a conditional discharge and a six month suspension of his driver's license.

Man Who Jumped Bail on Heroin Charges Skips Again

Steven Cohen of Monticello, NY, failed to show up in court on Wednesday.

Cohen was arrested in May for a traffic infraction in Ulster County. A background check revealed that Cohen had skipped bail in Tarrytown over six years ago. He was originally arrested in Tarrytown way back on Oct. 3, 2003, by the Greenburgh Drug and Alcohol Task Force. He was found to be in possession of ten packets of heroin as well as two hypodermic needles. He was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and released, but he never returned for his court date.

At court on Wednesday, Cohen's attorney, Janet Gandolfo, said that there must have been some confusion.

McGovern said  that Cohen, "Has a history of non-appearance in this court."

"I don't think he would risk intentionally not coming to court," Gandolfo said, noting that Cohen may get a reduced sentence if he shows good faith. She also said that the man had turned his life around, hadn't been in trouble since the Tarrytown incident and hasn't been involved in drug use.

McGovern agreed to give the man two weeks to reappear in court or he said he would issue a warrant.

Alleged Heroin Dealer is Somewhere... But Not in Court

Ruben Santos, of the Bronx, was arrested in Tarrytown on May 19 at the Bridge Plaza after police allege he was carrying 60 decks of heroin – worth about $1,000 on the street. Police from the Greenburgh Drug and Alcohol Task Force had been given a tip that Santos was dealing heroin in the area prior to the arrest.

In the past, Santos' court-appointed lawyer said that results of lab testing on the substances found in Santos' car increased the likelihood that he will face a reduction in the original charge of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.

However, Santos was not in court on Wednesday.

His lawyer said there had been a conference with the man prior to Wednesday's court session, but he didn't know where he went.

Docherty noted that there was some information leading him to believe that Santos may have been taken by federal agents and is currently being held in federal detention.

Sleepy Hollow Resident Released on own Recognizance

Walker Cossaboom was released on his own recognizance on Wednesday. Cossaboom had been in custody since his arrest for Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree. Cossaboom apparently attempted to sell prescription drugs.

Docherty noted that Cossaboom has related charges pending in Greenburgh and Dobbs Ferry, and that the case might be handed over to the county supreme court.

He will return to Tarrytown on August 11 because other cases might satisfy the charge he faces in Tarrytown.

Tarrytown Criminal Court is in session every Wednesday beginning at 9:00 a.m.