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May 5, 2023

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.

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.

Jan 27, 2023

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.

Oct 26, 2022

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.

Sep 23, 2022

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.

Sep 9, 2022

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.

Aug 1, 2022

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.

Jun 27, 2022

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.

Jun 24, 2022

Split court affirms gun conviction

In a split decision, a New York appeals court has affirmed a gun conviction.

Jun 3, 2022

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.

Apr 15, 2022

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.

Apr 13, 2022

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.

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