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NY appeals court reverses murder charges and restitution order
A New York appeals court has reversed second-degree murder convictions because the charges were lesser included counts of first-degree murder.
Fourth Department – Restitution: People v. Briglin
Appellate Division, Fourth Department – Restitution – Burglary in the Third Degree People v. Briglin KA 13-01214 Background: The defendant appealed from a judgment, upon a plea of guilty, of […]
Fourth Department – Restitution: People v. Nelson
Appellate Division, Fourth Department – Restitution – Hearing People v. Nelson KA 11–01945 Appealed from Onondaga County Court Background: The defendant pleaded guilty to burglary and grand larceny. On appeal, […]
Second Circuit – Restitution: United States v. Cuti
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit – Restitution – Necessary Expenses United States v. Cuti 13-2042-cr Judges Jacobs, Pooler and Roman Background: The appeal originates from […]
Fourth Department – Restitution: People v. Lawson
Appellate Division, Fourth Department – Restitution – Preservation of Error People v. Lawson KA 11–01037 Appealed from Onondaga County Court Background: The defendant pleaded guilty to eight counts of burglary, […]
Unlicensed optometrist pays back $117K
A western New York man who practiced optometry without a license for 13 years has paid $117,000 in restitution. Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says 45-year-old Shamil Tadros of Tonawanda also […]
Court struggles with restitution for child porn
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court lent a sympathetic ear Wednesday to a victim of child pornography who wants the court to make it easier for victims to collect money from […]
Fourth Department — Restitution: People v. Kirkland
Appellate Division, Fourth Department Restitution Additional Surcharge People v. Kirkland KA 11-01835 Appealed from Ontario County Court Background: The defendant pleaded guilty to burglary and grand larceny, and was required […]
Madoff victims can’t sue big banks, court rules
NEW YORK — A federal appeals court has blocked a trustee from recovering money for victims of Bernard Madoff’s mammoth fraud from major financial institutions. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court […]
Fourth Department — Restitution: Matter of Joshua R.S.
Appellate Division, Fourth Department Restitution Burglaries — Substantial Evidence Matter of Joshua R.S. CAF 11-00069 Appealed from Family Court, Steuben County Background: The respondent appealed from an order directing him […]
Restitution standard shatters circuits
A federal statute makes it mandatory for victims of child pornography to get restitution for the losses they suffer. But federal court rulings deciding how those losses should be categorized […]
Second Circuit — Restitution: United States v. Roy Ageloff
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Restitution All Writs Act — Restraining of Funds United States v. Roy Ageloff 11-3474-cr Judges Pooler, Wesley, Lohier Background: The defendant-appellant appealed […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Circumstantial evidence charge: People v. Coleman
- Second Circuit – Sentencing conditions: United States v. McCrone
- Fourth Department – Mental illness: People v. Williams
- Fourth Department – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Wallace
- Second Circuit – Failure to accommodate religion: Bergin v. N.Y. Unified Court System
- Second Circuit – Sentencing: United States v. DeJesus
- Fourth Department – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Castaneda
- Fourth Department – Search warrant: People v. Anderson
- Fourth Department – Probable cause: People v. Asbury
- Fourth Department – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Berry
- Fourth Department – Grandparent custody: Barrett v. Gaines
Law News
- NY appeals court vacates gun convictions
- Rochester panel highlights early planning for successful business transitions
- New York sues Kalshi, says its prediction markets are illegal gambling
- Police investigate alleged misappropriation of Walworth Fire Department funds
- New trial granted for defendant unhappy with their attorney
- NY appellate court reinstates medical malpractice case
- NY appeals court reinstates slip-and-fall lawsuit
- Charter Communications must pay penalty for retaliation against employee