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Jul 5, 2023

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.

Jul 3, 2023

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.

Jun 23, 2023

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.

May 30, 2023

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.

May 25, 2023

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.

May 24, 2023

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.

Apr 21, 2023

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.

Apr 20, 2023

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.”

Apr 11, 2023

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.

Apr 6, 2023

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.

Mar 31, 2023

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.

Mar 17, 2023

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.

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