Appellate Division, Fourth Department · July 24, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 04698
People v Rivera
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 04698
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Holding The court affirmed the judgment, determining that the defendant knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently waived his right to appeal. This valid waiver foreclosed the defendant’s subsequent challenge to the severity of his sentence.
The court’s words
Defendant knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently waived his right to appeal
2026 NY Slip Op 04698, at the official text
the record establishes that defendant received consideration in exchange for the waiver
2026 NY Slip Op 04698, at the official text
The valid waiver forecloses defendant's challenge to the severity of the sentence
2026 NY Slip Op 04698, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Fourth Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | July 24, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 04698 |
| Area of law | Criminal Law |
| Week | Week ending July 25, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 04698 |
| 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 | 577 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Rivera, 2026 NY Slip Op 04698 (Appellate Division, Fourth Department, July 24, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-04698/
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