State Courts

Delaware Superior Court Denies Motion to Modify Sentence

The Delaware Superior Court denied Kendall Smith's pro se motion to modify his sentence. The court found the motion to be repetitive and procedurally barred under Superior Court Rule of Criminal Procedure 35(b), as per previous denials.

State of Delaware v. Bryan Azofeifa-Ramirez - Interlocutory Appeal Denied

The Delaware Superior Court denied Bryan Azofeifa-Ramirez's application for an interlocutory appeal. The court found that the Delaware Supreme Court lacks jurisdiction to hear interlocutory appeals in criminal cases, meaning only final judgments can be reviewed.

Gray v. Nassau Life Ins. Co. - Insurance Proceeds Dispute

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision to dismiss a case against Nassau Life Insurance Company. The dismissal was based on a prior action pending in federal court concerning the same insurance proceeds.

Avison Young LLC v. 459 W 50 ST LLC - Breach of Contract

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a lower court's judgment against 459 W 50 ST LLC and 182 Stanton LLC, ordering them to pay Avison Young LLC $454,000 in unpaid commissions. The dispute centered on the interpretation of a tiered commission structure for the sale of four properties.

Lexington Ins. Co. v. New York Mar. & Gen. Ins. Co. - Insurance Coverage Dispute

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York reversed a lower court's decision, finding that New York Marine and General Insurance Company owes further coverage obligations to Lexington Insurance Company. The case involves a dispute over insurance coverage following a tour bus accident and subsequent settlement.

Youngs v. Woods - Prison Disciplinary Rule Violation

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York dismissed a petition challenging a prison disciplinary finding. The court found the matter moot as the determination was administratively reversed, expunged from the record, and the surcharge refunded.

People v. Leigh - Appellate Division Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York issued an opinion in People v. Leigh, concerning a defendant's guilty plea to attempted sexual misconduct and criminal contempt. The court addressed whether the defendant was adequately informed of potential fines beyond mandatory surcharges and fees.

People v. Morales - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York modified a judgment against Leuris Morales. The court struck the condition of probation requiring payment of surcharges and fees, finding it unrelated to rehabilitation.

People v. Tyreek M. - Criminal Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a judgment against Tyreek M. The court granted the defendant's counsel's application to withdraw, finding no non-frivolous points for appeal. The decision was issued on March 12, 2026.

People v. Jimenez-Rivera - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued an opinion in People v. Jimenez-Rivera on March 12, 2026. The court found that the defendant's waiver of his right to appeal was invalid due to overbroad language in the written waiver and deficiencies in the oral colloquy.