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NY appeals court rules EMT is not entitled to jury trial on misconduct complaint
A state appeals court has ruled that an emergency medical technician facing potential professional license revocation is not entitled to a jury trial.
New trial ordered in NY case with anonymous jury
A state appeals court has ordered a new trial in an impaired driving case because the judge empaneled an anonymous jury without explanation.
Breach of warranty complaint dismissed over statute of limitations
A New York appeals court has reversed a lower court and dismissed a breach of warranty complaint because the statute of limitations expired.
NY appeals court reinstates malpractice lawsuit
A New York appeals court has reinstated a medical malpractice lawsuit against one doctor, while dismissing the other defendants.
Split appeals court reverses ruling on attorney fees
In a split decision, a state appeals court has reversed an order for the plaintiff to pay the defendant’s attorney’s fees in a defamation case that was dismissed in favor of the defendant.
NY appeals court reverses sexual assault convictions over age evidence
A state appeals court has dismissed two sexual assault convictions because the prosecutor failed to present evidence that the defendant was at least 18 years old.
A new wrinkle in video authentication in New York
The New York Court of Appeals, in an opinion featuring the sharpest dissents in years, appears to have charted a new rule for video identification in our courts.
New trial ordered in murder case
In a split decision, a state appeals court has granted a new trial in a murder case. Defendant Shala Williams was convicted before Onondaga County Court Judge Theodore H. Limpert […]
NY appeals court reinstates animal cruelty charges in Erie County kitten case
A New York appeals court reinstated aggravated animal cruelty charges against a man accused of leaving kittens outside in a pillowcase during a snowstorm.
Split NY appeals court upholds burglary, assault convictions
In a split decision, the Appellate Division of state Supreme Court, Fourth Department, affirmed burglary and assault convictions.
NY appeals court reverses assault, gun plea over flawed colloquy
In a split decision, a New York appeals court has reversed assault and gun convictions because of a dubious plea colloquy.
NY appeals court orders new trial in voyeurism case
A New York appeals court has ordered a new trial for a man accused of photographing a woman as she showered.
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Murder: People v. Jones
- Fourth Department – Child visitation: Hoover v. Ester
- Court of Appeals – Delay in prosecution: People v. Woods
- Court of Appeals – Speedy trial motion: People v. Roper
- Fourth Department – Child custody: Matter of Shaiyah H.
- Fourth Department – Disclosure: Harms v. Lewis, et al.
- Fourth Department – Felony murder: People v. Giambelluca
- Fourth Department – Family Court: Crespo v. Wynn
- Fourth Department – Lease agreement: Derkovitz v. UP State Tower Co., LLC
- Fourth Department – Commercial lease agreement: COR Veterans Memorial Drive Co. v. Michaels Stores
- Fourth Department – Negligence: City of Rome v. GHD Consulting Services Inc.
Law News
- Donald Chesworth retires after distinguished legal career
- Lawsuit accuses Rochester police of property damage during search
- Five attorneys honored by Monroe County Bar Association
- Split NY appeals court affirms manslaughter conviction
- 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
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