New York Appellate Division

People v. Brock - Appellate Division Opinion

The New York Appellate Division affirmed a judgment convicting Isaiah Brock of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree. The court found no non-frivolous issues on appeal and granted the motion to withdraw as counsel.

People v. Taveres - Sex Offender Classification

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed an order adjudicating Rolando Taveres a level two sexually violent offender under the Sex Offender Registration Act. The court found sufficient evidence for the risk assessment and declined to grant a downward departure.

People v. Zwingman - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York issued an opinion in the case of People v. Zwingman, decided on March 3, 2026. The court affirmed the judgment and granted the defendant's counsel's application to withdraw, finding no non-frivolous points for appeal.

People v. J.R. - Criminal Law and Second Amendment Challenge

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a conviction for attempted criminal possession of a weapon and assault. The court addressed the defendant's Second Amendment challenge to New York's age requirement for gun licensing, finding it without merit.

U.S. Bank, N.A. v. Gordon - Foreclosure Statute of Limitations

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision to dismiss a foreclosure action brought by U.S. Bank, N.A. The court found the action was barred by the statute of limitations, citing the Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) and its impact on deacceleration letters. The decision impacts financial institutions involved in mortgage foreclosures in New York.

FORT CRE v Karasick - Appellate Division Ruling on Guaranty Enforcement

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York reversed a lower court's decision to grant a stay in a guaranty enforcement action. The court ruled that defenses to a related Minnesota foreclosure action are irrelevant to the enforcement of absolute and unconditional guaranties of payment.

People v. O'Connor - Appellate Division Opinion

The Appellate Division, First Department, affirmed a judgment of the Supreme Court, Bronx County, in the case of People v. O'Connor. The court found the sentence imposed on the defendant-appellant not to be excessive.

Paitchell v. Goldman - Breach of Contract and Constructive Trust Dispute

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision denying plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment and granting defendants' cross-motion to dismiss claims for breach of contract and imposition of a constructive trust in the case of Paitchell v. Goldman. The decision pertains to the interpretation of a post-nuptial agreement regarding jointly held property.

Colon v. City of New York - Slip and Fall Action

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York reversed a lower court's decision, denying a motion for summary judgment in a slip and fall case against Rita Marsicano. The court found that the defendant failed to establish freedom from common-law liability regarding an icy condition on her property.

Matter of Cook v. New York City Hous. Auth. - Appellate Court Decision

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a lower court's decision denying a petitioner's motion for leave to serve a late notice of claim against the New York City Housing Authority. The court found the petitioner failed to provide a reasonable excuse for the delay and that the Authority did not acquire actual knowledge of the claim within the statutory period.