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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Option contract: Cass v. Newell
- Fourth Department – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Jaquan C.
- Fourth Department – Medical malpractice: Burns v. Sobieraj
- Fourth Department – Substitution of counsel: People v. Bredt
- Fourth Department – Statute of limitations: Broton v. County of Onondaga
- Fourth Department – Suppression: People v. Ayer
- Fourth Department – Breach of contract: Amber Well Drilling v. Reed , et al.
- Fourth Department – Murder: People v. Baxter
- Fourth Department – Judgment lien: Anthone v. Carlo
- Fourth Department – Video evidence: People v. Alexander
- Court of Appeals- Copyright infringement: Richardson v. Townsquare Media Inc.
Law News
- Fourth Department rules ‘law office failure’ does not excuse late filing
- Judge suppresses evidence in drug case, cites ‘troubling aspect of police behavior’
- NY appeals court rules EMT is not entitled to jury trial on misconduct complaint
- Law Day – Celebrate judicial independence
- NY appeals court reinstates medical malpractice lawsuit
- Lender files foreclosure action on Rochester Airport Marriott
- ERPO issued against former prison guard connected to inmate death
- NY appeals court vacates convictions over illegal frisk




