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NY Court of Appeals to review judge’s potential ouster
A town justice in Ontario County who was recommended to be removed from office is now suspended with pay after asking the New York State Court of Appeals to review his case.
Split Court of Appeals affirms DWI conviction
In a split decision, New York’s highest court has affirmed a driving while impaired conviction.
NY high court upholds SORA designation despite delay
The New York State Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court ruling that a sex offender’s risk classification under the state’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) is appropriate, despite a five year delay in the designation.
NY Court of Appeals dismisses municipal liability injury case
The New York State Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court ruling that dismissed a municipal liability case.
NY high court upholds robbery conviction over BB gun defense
New York state’s highest court affirmed a ruling that denied the defendant’s request to use an affirmative defense in a robbery case.
NY top court dismisses larceny case over special prosecutor
New York State’s highest court has dismissed the charges in a larceny case because the appointment of a special prosecutor violated New York County Law.
NY high court upholds verdict from 11-member jury for first time
For the first time, New York’s top court affirmed a verdict from an 11-member jury, after the defendant forfeited his right to a full jury.
Court rules that late-day e-filing meets speedy trial rule
New York state’s highest court has affirmed a lower court ruling that a prosecution document filed electronically need not be submitted before the close of the business day.
NY high court upholds conviction without victim testimony
In a split decision, the New York State Court of Appeals has affirmed robbery and assault convictions even though the victims never testified.
NY Court of Appeals orders new trial in fatal stabbing case
New York state’s highest court has ordered a new trial for a woman who fatally stabbed her abusive boyfriend.
Court of appeals expands potential liability for pet owners
The Court of Appeals in Flanders v. Goodfellow overruled Bard, allowing New Yorkers to sue for dog bite injuries under negligence or strict liability.
NY Court of Appeals rules on two cases involving assumption of risk doctrine
The New York State Court of Appeals has issued decisions in two cases involving injuries that happened at golf courses on the same day.
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Sandoval ruling: People v. Grefer
- Fourth Department – Murder: People v. Gray
- Second Circuit – Wire fraud: U.S. v. Bankman-Fried
- Fourth Department – Possession of a controlled substance: People v. Clark
- Fourth Department – Visitation agreement: Diedrichs-Wheeler v. McAvoy
- Fourth Department – Labor Law: Delisle v. FBBT/US Properties, LLC
- Court of Appeals – Implied covenant of good faith: 111 West 57th Investment, et al. v. 111 W57 Mezz Investor, et al.
- Fourth Department – Negligence: Castle v. Swarfiguer
- Fourth Department – Bifurcation: Calvaneso v. Mochol
- Court of Appeals – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Townsend
- Fourth Department – Action for attorney’s fees: Broadway Warehouse Co. v. Buffalo Barn Board LLC
Law News
- Court of Appeals orders new trial in child porn case
- NY appeals court reverses burglary conviction over plea issue
- Side effect of NY auto insurance reform: costly lawsuits to prove damages
- NY appeals court reduces sentence for man who fired at deputies
- Telesca Center for Justice names new executive director
- Hochul calls for investigation of accusations against former judge
- Onondaga County attorney disbarred after federal convictions
- Weapon conviction reversed due to illegal police search
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