Appellate Division, Fourth Department · July 24, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 04638
People v Evans
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 04638
Holding The court affirmed the convictions, finding that the defendant knowingly waived his right to appeal, but allowed review of the sentence severity because the trial court failed to advise him of potential enhanced incarceration periods. The court ultimately determined that the aggregate enhanced sentence was not unduly harsh or severe.
The court’s words
the record establishes that he knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently waived his right to appeal
2026 NY Slip Op 04638, at the official text
failed to advise defendant prior to his waiver of the potential period of incarceration that could be imposed for an enhanced sentence
2026 NY Slip Op 04638, at the official text
the aggregate enhanced sentence is not unduly harsh or severe
2026 NY Slip Op 04638, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Fourth Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | July 24, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 04638 |
| Area of law | Criminal Law |
| Week | Week ending July 25, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 04638 |
| Publication status | Slip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. |
| Source feed | New York slip opinion page |
| Law Watch record id | 459 |
| Related records | People v Evans, 2026 NY Slip Op 04692; People v Evans, 2026 NY Slip Op 04691; People v Evans, 2026 NY Slip Op 04639 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Evans, 2026 NY Slip Op 04638 (Appellate Division, Fourth Department, July 24, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-04638/
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