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.

Dadi-Mehmetaj v. Hastings Collective, LLC - Real Estate Contract Dispute

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's order denying a motion for summary judgment and granting summary judgment to the plaintiff in a real estate contract dispute. The court directed the release of a $107,500 down payment to the plaintiff.

Michael Gangi Plumbing & Heating Contrs., Inc. v. World Bus. Lenders - Dismissal of Claims

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a lower court's order dismissing claims brought by Josephine Theisen against World Business Lenders and Axos Bank. The claims included violations of General Business Law § 349 and fraud. The decision was issued on March 4, 2026.

People v. Franklin - Criminal Conviction Affirmation

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a criminal conviction for robbery in the first degree. The court upheld the denial of the defendant's motion to suppress identification testimony, finding the pretrial identification procedures were not unduly suggestive.

People v. Bradford - Criminal Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a judgment convicting Rodney Bradford of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree. The court found that the defendant knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently waived his right to appeal, precluding review of his contentions regarding the suppression motion and the sentence imposed.