People v Neyshaliz M. V.

Holding The court held that the People failed to prove that the defendant displayed a firearm ‘in furtherance of’ the charged possession offenses, as merely emphasizing control of the weapon does not satisfy the statutory requirement. Consequently, the youthful offender adjudication was reversed and the matter remitted for further proceedings consistent with the decision.

The court’s words

defendant did not 'further' her possession of the weapon merely by displaying it to her ex-boyfriend

2026 NY Slip Op 04581, at the official text

the legislative intent [of the Raise the Age Law] was for the 'overwhelming bulk of the cases' to be 'promptly transferred from the adult court to the family court'

2026 NY Slip Op 04581, at the official text

the court erred in determining that the People met their burden under CPL 722.23 (2) (c) (ii)

2026 NY Slip Op 04581, at the official text