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People v. Vella - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a judgment convicting Dylan K. Vella of murder in the second degree and other crimes. The defendant appealed the sentence, but his appeal waiver foreclosed review of the sentence's severity.

Josey v. New York City Dept. of Fin. - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York reviewed a lower court's decision regarding a speed camera violation. The court confirmed the determination of the New York City Department of Finance Parking Violations Bureau, denying the petition to annul the $50 penalty.

People v. Cedeno - Criminal Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued a court opinion in the case of People v. Cedeno. The opinion was published on March 12, 2026, under citation 2026 NY Slip Op 01411.

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.

Gopstein v. Vad - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a lower court's decision denying, in part, a motion for summary judgment in the case of Gopstein v. Vad. The court found that the plaintiff raised a triable issue of fact regarding whether the defendant deviated from the standard of care in treating a spinal injury.

New Empire Bldr. Corp. v. Onboard Hospitality LLC - Appellate Decision

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed an order denying a motion to strike a defendant's answer and impose discovery sanctions. The court found that while the defendant was slow to respond to discovery, the plaintiff also lacked diligence in prosecuting the action.

People v. Martin - Criminal Conviction Affirmed

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed the conviction of Michael Martin for attempted assault in the first degree and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree. The court found no violation of speedy trial rights and deemed any evidentiary errors harmless.

People v. Streeks - NY Appellate Division Opinion

The New York Appellate Division affirmed a judgment convicting Paul Streeks of manslaughter in the first degree. The court found that Streeks' appeal of his sentence was foreclosed by his waiver of the right to appeal as part of his plea agreement.

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.