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New York State Court of Appeals

Apr 24, 2026

Court of Appeals – Suppression: People v. Palacios

New York State Court of Appeals Suppression — Fellow officer rule — Burden of proof People v. Palacios No. 28 Judge Halligan Background: The defendant appealed from his conviction of […]

Apr 8, 2026

Court of Appeals – Motor vehicle accident: Granath et al. v. Monroe County, et al.

New York State Court of Appeals Motor vehicle accident — Emergency vehicle — Reckless disregard Granath et al. v. Monroe County, et al. No. 17 Judge Wilson Background: The plaintiffs […]

Apr 7, 2026

Court of Appeals – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Henderson

New York State Court of Appeals Ineffective assistance of counsel — Defendant’s own conduct People v. Henderson No. 21 Judge Troutman Background: The defendant appealed from his conviction of drug […]

Apr 6, 2026

Court of Appeals – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Lewis

New York State Court of Appeals Ineffective assistance of counsel — Defendant’s own conduct People v. Lewis No. 23 Judge Singas Background: The defendant appealed from his conviction of four […]

Apr 2, 2026

Court of Appeals – Sentencing: People v. Billups

New York State Court of Appeals Sentencing — Consecutive sentences — Sufficiently distinct acts People v. Billups No. 24 Judge Garcia Background: The defendant was sentenced as a second violent […]

Apr 1, 2026

Court of Appeals – Sentencing: People v. Sabb

New York State Court of Appeals Sentencing — Consecutive — Prosecution’s burden People v. Sabb No. 25 Judge Rivera Background: At issue on appeal is whether the court erred in […]

Mar 31, 2026

Court of Appeals – Workers’ Compensation Law: Gonzalez v. Northeast Parent & Child Society, et al.

New York State Court of Appeals Workers’ Compensation Law — Attorney’s fees — Late payment penalties Gonzalez v. Northeast Parent & Child Society, et al. No. 15 Judge Rivera Background: […]

Mar 27, 2026

Court of Appeals – Reckless endangerment: People v. Bender

New York State Court of Appeals Reckless endangerment — Depraved indifference People v. Bender No. 16 Judge Garcia Background: The defendant appealed from his conviction of reckless endangerment in the […]

Mar 26, 2026

Court of Appeals – Effective assistance of counsel: People v. Gaffney

New York State Court of Appeals Effective assistance of counsel — Repugnant verdict — Further criminal liability People v. Gaffney No. 18 Memorandum Background: The defendant appealed his conviction on […]

Mar 25, 2026

Court of Appeals – Speedy trial: People v. Tyson

New York State Court of Appeals Speedy trial — Pre-indictment delay People v. Tyson No. 19 Judge Cannataro Background: The defendant was indicted 14 months after he allegedly assaulted a […]

Mar 23, 2026

Court of Appeals – Suppression: People v. Jones

New York State Court of Appeals Suppression — Reasonable belief — Mistaken identity People v. Jones No. 20 Judge Halligan Background: The defendant was arrested for attempted criminal possession of […]

Mar 20, 2026

Court of Appeals – Sentencing and probation: People v. Curry

New York State Court of Appeals Sentencing and probation — Declaration of delinquency — Tolling People v. Curry No. 22 Judges Wilson Background: The defendant pleaded guilty to attempted criminal […]

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