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New trial ordered in burglary case
New York’s highest court has reversed a conviction and ordered a new trial because a judge failed to properly address the defendant’s request to represent himself.
Court of Appeals addresses SARA question
The New York State Court of Appeals has ruled that a state law that imposes restrictions on where individuals paroled after being convicted of certain crimes can live applies to youthful offenders as well as adults.
NY Court of Appeals orders new hearing for registered sex offender
New York state’s highest court has ordered a new hearing to determine the risk level classification for a registered sex offender.
Court of Appeals vacates aggravated family offense conviction
New York’s highest court has dismissed a charge of aggravated family offense because of a flaw in the charging documents.
New trial ordered in murder case after judge limited courtroom access
New York’s highest court has ordered a new trial in a murder case because the judge limited access to the courtroom.
Court of Appeals orders new trial in murder case after judge closed court
New York state’s highest court has ordered a new trial in a murder case because the judge closed the court to the public during part of the trial.
Sex offense conviction dismissed over defective charging document
New York’s highest court has affirmed a decision to dismiss charges because of a defective superior court information.
Split Court of Appeals affirms rape, sex abuse convictions
In a split decision, the New York State Court of Appeals has affirmed rape and sex abuse convictions, rejecting the defendant’s appeal based on what he claimed was “new evidence.”
Wilson nominated to be chief judge
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday nominated New York State Court of Appeals Judge Rowan D. Wilson to serve as chief judge.
Records access case might go to Court of Appeals
A state appeals court has ruled that town courts must comply with a records request when the request provides basic identifying information.
NY Court of Appeals asserts standard for challenging sentences
The New York State Court of Appeals has dismissed a case that challenged the standard used by a court to decide appeals challenging imposed sentences because the court has already corrected the standard used.
Split Court of Appeals affirms assault conviction
In a split decision, the New York State Court of Appeals affirmed an assault conviction and rejected a defense argument to use evidence of the victim’s prior violent crimes.
Case Digests
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Review of another judge’s actions: Opinion 22-153
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Charitable contributions: Opinion 22-150
- Second Circuit – Class action settlement: Moses v. The New York Times Company
- Fourth Department – Breach of contract: Hausrath Landscape Maintenance Inc. v. Caravan Facilities Management LLC
- Second Circuit – New York Child Victim’s Act: Kane v. Mount Pleasant CSD; Coe v. Eastport Union Free School
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Appointing law clerk: Opinion 22-149
- Fourth Department – Bill of particulars: Harris v. Rome Memorial Hospital, et al.
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Accusations against co-judge: Opinion 22-148
- Fourth Department – Medicaid: Washington Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Home v. NYS Dept. of Health
- Fourth Department – Criminal possession of a firearm: People v. Wilson
- Fourth Department – Promoting prostitution: People v. Watts
- Second Circuit – Class certification: Arkansas Teachers Retirement System V. Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
Law News
- Fourth Department affirms $400K judgment in contract dispute
- Could legislation limiting non-compete agreements kick off a new era of workplace disputes?
- Fourth Department affirms decision in NY property dispute
- Greenlight Networks selects Buffalo-based attorney as general counsel
- Barclay Damon hires attorney Matt Smith
- Rochester man sues Geneseo police, alleging false arrest, assault
- The Daily Record’s Power List for Intellectual Property 2023
- NY ethics panel says judges can join NRA
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