Appellate Roundup Newsletter

Criminal Law

People of State of New York v Michael Allen August 10, 2026

People of State of New York v Michael Allen First_time Court Appellate Division, Second Department Date Decided August 5, 2026 CategoriesCriminal Law Judges Mark C. DillonDeborah A. DowlingCarl J. LandicinoJames P. McCormack Attorneys and Parties Michael Allen Defendant-Appellant Attorneys: Patricia Pazner, Zachary Nowosadzki People of State of New York People-Respondent Attorneys: Melinda Katz, Johnnette Traill,…

The People of the State of New York v Steven Hernandez August 10, 2026

The People of the State of New York v Steven Hernandez Reversed Court Appellate Division, First Department Date Decided August 6, 2026 CategoriesCriminal Law Judges Manzanet-Daniels, J.P.Moulton, J.Gesmer, J.Rosado, J.Hagler, J. Attorneys and Parties The People of the State of New York Respondent Attorneys: Darcel D. Clark, Emily Anne Aldridge Steven Hernandez Defendant-Appellant Attorneys: Jenay…

The People of the State of New York v. Marcus T. August 10, 2026

The People of the State of New York v. Marcus T. Reversed Court Appellate Division, First Department Date Decided August 6, 2026 CategoriesCriminal Law Judges Manzanet-Daniels, J.P.Kapnick, J.Rodriguez, J.Pitt-Burke, J.O'Neill Levy, J. Attorneys and Parties The People of the State of New York Respondent Attorneys: Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., Mallory Phelps Marcus T. Defendant-Appellant Attorneys:…

People v. Barber August 3, 2026

People v. Barber Dissent Court Appellate Division, Third Department Date Decided July 30, 2026 CategoriesCriminal Law Judges Clark, J.P.Aarons, J.Ceresia, J.McShan, J.Powers, J. Attorneys and Parties The People of the State of New York Respondent Attorneys: Andrew J. Wylie, Vivian Joo Malik Barber Appellant Attorneys: David E. Woodin Brief Summary Issue Criminal law involving prison…

People v Muschett August 3, 2026

People v Muschett Reversed Court Appellate Division, Second Department Date Decided July 29, 2026 CategoriesCriminal Law Judges Colleen D. DuffyJanice A. TaylorLourdes M. VenturaElena Goldberg Velazquez Attorneys and Parties The People of the State of New York Plaintiff-Respondent Attorneys: Eric Gonzalez, Leonard Joblove, Melissa Owen, Hannah Thomas Robert Muschett Defendant-Appellant Attorneys: Patricia Pazner, Alina R.…

The People of the State of New York v. Deshante Page August 3, 2026

The People of the State of New York v. Deshante Page Reversed Court Appellate Division, First Department Date Decided July 30, 2026 CategoriesCriminal Law Judges Webber, J.P.Gesmer, J.Rodriguez, J.Pitt-Burke, J.O'Neill Levy, J. Attorneys and Parties The People of the State of New York Appellant Attorneys: Darcel D. Clark, Paul A. Andersen Deshante Page Defendant-Respondent Attorneys:…

People of the State of New York v. Richard McGuire July 27, 2026

People of the State of New York v. Richard McGuire Dissent Court Appellate Division, Fourth Department Date Decided July 24, 2026 CategoriesCriminal Law Judges Whalen, P.J.Curran, J.Ogden, J.Nowak, J.DelConte, J. Attorneys and Parties People of the State of New York Respondent Attorneys: Brian P. Green, Ryan P. Ashe Richard McGuire Defendant-Appellant Attorneys: Brian Shiffrin Brief…

The People of the State of New York v. Dajahnya Little July 27, 2026

The People of the State of New York v. Dajahnya Little Dissent Court Appellate Division, Fourth Department Date Decided July 24, 2026 CategoriesCriminal Law Judges Lindley, J.P.Curran, J.Ogden, J.Greenwood, J.DelConte, J. Attorneys and Parties The People of the State of New York Respondent Attorneys: Brian P. Green, Bridget L. Field Dajahnya Little Defendant-Appellant Attorneys: Julie…

The People of the State of New York v Sean S. July 27, 2026

The People of the State of New York v Sean S. Dissent Court Appellate Division, Fourth Department Date Decided July 24, 2026 CategoriesCriminal Law Judges Lindley, J.P.Montour, J.Ogden, J.Nowak, J.DelConte, J. Attorneys and Parties The People of the State of New York Respondent Attorneys: Michael J. Keane, Harmony A. Healy Sean S. Defendant-Appellant Attorneys: Lyle…

The People of the State of New York v Riley F. Milton July 27, 2026

The People of the State of New York v Riley F. Milton Dissent Court Appellate Division, Fourth Department Date Decided July 24, 2026 CategoriesCriminal Law Judges Lindley, J.P.Bannister, J.Montour, J.Greenwood, J.Hannah, J. Attorneys and Parties Riley F. Milton Defendant-Appellant Attorneys: David P. Elkovitch The People of the State of New York Respondent Attorneys: Brittany Grome…