SOUTH HACKENSACK — Vince A. Sicari, a municipal judge in South Hackensack, has had a second career as a stand-up comic and actor for years.

But a state ethics panel said Sicari's appearances on ABC's "Primetime: What Would You Do?" portraying racist and homophobic characters could make defendants question his impartiality, the Record reported.

Sicari, who performs as Vince August, is a warm-up comic for the Daily Show. He also frequently closes shows at Caroline's, a comedy nightclub in New York City.

The Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct said Sicari should focus on his law practice. The New Jersey Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a case Tuesday to decide whether Sicari must quit his stand-up career.

Related Coverage:

• Ethics panel says South Hackensack judge can't be stand-up comic | The Record

More Bergen County news: NJ.com/bergen | Twitter | Facebook