United States

People v. Torres - Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York has issued an opinion in the case of People v. Torres. The defendant was convicted of criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminally using drug paraphernalia. The appeal challenges the weight of the evidence supporting the conviction.

Matter of Smith - Attorney Resignation

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York accepted the resignation of attorney Glen Patrick Smith for non-disciplinary reasons. His name has been stricken from the roll of attorneys, and he is forbidden from practicing law in New York.

Upton v. Town of Mooers - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued an opinion in the case of Matter of Upton v. Town of Mooers. The court granted the respondents' motion to dismiss the petition, affirming a lower court's judgment. The case involved disputes over burial plots and fees within a cemetery acquired by the Town of Mooers.

New York v. Philip II. - Civil Management of Sex Offender

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed an order granting the State's application to civilly confine Philip II., a respondent found to be a dangerous sex offender. The court revoked his supervised release due to violations, including tampering with monitoring devices.

N.Y. v. Commons West, LLC - Housing Affordability and Discrimination

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York issued an opinion in the case of People of the State of New York v. Commons West, LLC. The case involves housing affordability and potential discrimination related to the federal Section 8 housing choice voucher program. The court addressed a motion to dismiss and a cross-motion for summary judgment concerning the constitutionality of Executive Law § 296 (5) (a) (1).

Guerrero v. Martuscello - Prison Disciplinary Rules Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York reviewed a prison disciplinary determination. The court addressed whether the disciplinary hearing was timely commenced and completed following the petitioner's placement in the Special Housing Unit. The decision impacts the procedural requirements for prison disciplinary actions in New York.

Nemeth v. K-Tooling - Land Use Variance Dispute

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York issued an opinion in the Matter of Nemeth v. K-Tooling, concerning a land use dispute. The court reviewed a judgment that partially granted petitioners' application to annul a determination by the Village of Hancock Zoning Board of Appeals approving a use variance request.

Matter of Gohn - Attorney Resignation

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York accepted the resignation of attorney Sandra P. Gohn for non-disciplinary reasons. Her name has been removed from the roll of attorneys, and she is prohibited from practicing law in New York.

People v. Jones - Criminal Possession of a Weapon Conviction Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's denial of a motion to vacate a conviction for criminal possession of a weapon. The defendant argued the vehicle search was based on racial profiling, but the court found he did not meet his burden of proof.

Matter of Wheatley - Attorney Resignation

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York accepted the resignation of attorney Nathan Allan Wheatley for nondisciplinary reasons. His name has been stricken from the roll of attorneys, and he is prohibited from practicing law in New York.