Split court upholds police search leading to weapon conviction
In a split opinion, a New York appeals court has affirmed a lower court ruling that a search that led to a weapon conviction was legal.
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.
High court reverses decision to overturn assault conviction
A New York appeals court has upheld an assault conviction after an initial decision to overturn the verdict was reversed by the state’s highest court.
Hearing ordered in gun case after judge denied defense motion
A New York appeals court has sent a gun case back to the lower court because the judge denied a defense motion without first holding a hearing.
Contraband conviction of shackled defendant reversed
A New York appeals court has thrown out a prison contraband conviction because the defendant was shackled when he testified to a grand jury without any explanation from the prosecutor.
Conviction overturned in drug case
A New York appeals court has reversed a guilty plea in a drug case and dismissed the charges because of a procedural mistake.
Appellate court split on habeas corpus decision
A New York appeals court issued a split decision in a habeas corpus case where the defendant remained in custody even though he completed his prison sentence.
New trial ordered in gun case because of illegal search
A state appeals court has reversed a lower court, granting a motion to suppress evidence, and ordered a new trial in a weapon case because of an illegal search.
Split court affirms gun conviction
In a split decision, a New York appeals court has affirmed a gun conviction.
Third Department orders new trial in homicide case
A New York appeals court has ordered a new trial in a homicide case because of an error in the jury instructions.
Rape conviction affirmed in split decision despite apparent Brady violation
In a split decision, a state appeals court has affirmed a rape conviction, despite an apparent Brady violation.
New hearing ordered in assault case after defense lawyer excluded
A New York appeals court has reversed an order of protection because the defendant’s lawyer was not allowed to review relevant documents and participate in a hearing.
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.
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