Noah Sharp v. State of Delaware - Postconviction Relief Denied

The Delaware Superior Court denied Noah Sharp's motion for postconviction relief and granted the motion to withdraw as counsel for Patrick J. Collins. Sharp was convicted of murder and related charges in October 2022 and sentenced to life in prison.

State of Tennessee v. Tony Charles Davenport - Appeal Dismissed

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals dismissed the appeal of Tony Charles Davenport, who was convicted of reckless homicide, attempted second degree murder, and attempted voluntary manslaughter. The court found that Davenport's notice of appeal was untimely filed and did not warrant waiver.

People v. Berger - Criminal Possession of Stolen Property

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a judgment convicting Robert Berger of attempted criminal possession of stolen property. The court upheld the imposition of an enhanced sentence due to the defendant's failure to appear for sentencing, which violated the terms of his plea agreement.

People v. Wheeler - Criminal Sale of Controlled Substance Conviction

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a judgment convicting Damon Wheeler of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree. The conviction followed a plea of guilty, and the court found the defendant's waiver of appeal to be valid, precluding review of the sentence.

People v. Olivarez - Sentencing Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a sentence imposed on Antonio Olivarez. The court found that the sentence was not excessive, referencing prior case law.

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. Alonzo - Criminal Conviction Affirmation

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a judgment convicting Jose Ramos Alonzo of rape in the first degree. The court found the defendant's contentions regarding an enhanced sentence and the validity of his appeal waiver to be unpreserved or without merit.

People v. Essor - Criminal Conviction Affirmation

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a judgment convicting Richard Essor of murder in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon. The court found the defendant's contentions regarding juror excusal and sentencing unpreserved for review or without merit.

Lancaster v Chun - Mandamus Proceeding Dismissed

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York dismissed a proceeding in the nature of mandamus to compel an acting justice to sign a proposed order to show cause. The court found the petitioner failed to demonstrate a clear legal right to the relief sought.

Pomeranz v Shor - Conversion and Unjust Enrichment Case

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a lower court's order dismissing a complaint for conversion and unjust enrichment. The dismissal was based on the doctrine of res judicata, preventing the re-litigation of claims that were or could have been raised in a prior matrimonial action.