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NY appeals court reverses robbery conviction over youth status
A state appeals court has reversed a robbery conviction and sent the case back to determine if the matter should be removed to Family Court.
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.
Woman sentenced for robbing postal worker
A Rochester woman is going to federal prison for robbing a postal carrier.
NY appeals court voids conviction over unfulfilled promise
A New York appeals court has reversed robbery and weapon convictions because of an improper plea agreement.
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 appeals court orders new trial for defendant seeking to represent himself
A New York appeals court granted a new trial in an assault case after the trial judge denied the defendant’s request to represent himself.
Split NY appeals court affirms robbery, burglary convictions
In a split decision, a New York appeals court has affirmed robbery and burglary convictions against a defendant who was 17 at the time.
NY appeals court reverses robbery conviction
A New York court reversed a robbery conviction because a judge failed to inform the defendant of the dangers of representing himself in court.
NY appeals court orders new trial in robbery case
A New York appeals court has ordered a new trial in a robbery and assault case because of an ineffective defense attorney.
Rochester man sentenced for robbery spree
A Rochester man has been sentenced to seven years and eight months in federal prison for a series of robberies. Tayvon Rosier, 32, who was convicted of four counts of […]
No charges for NYC court officer who fatally shot robber
NEW YORK — New York City prosecutors have declined to bring charges against a court officer who fatally shot a man trying to rob him at gunpoint outside a Dunkin’ […]
Convicted robber: Silence not indication of guilt
An Erie County man is seeking to have his 2013 conviction of robbing a Buffalo 7-Eleven store set aside because he claims a prosecutor said he must be guilty because […]
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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