Appellate Division, Fourth Department · July 24, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 04713
People v Rich
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 04713
Holding The court affirmed the conviction and sentence, holding that the waiver of the right to appeal was not unconscionable per se and was a proper condition of the plea bargain. Additionally, the court determined that the sentence imposed for aggravated vehicular homicide was not unduly harsh or severe.
The court’s words
the waiver of the right to appeal is not unconscionable per se
2026 NY Slip Op 04713, at the official text
it is not improper for the People to demand a waiver of the right to appeal as a condition of a plea bargain
2026 NY Slip Op 04713, at the official text
we conclude that the sentence is not unduly harsh or severe
2026 NY Slip Op 04713, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Fourth Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | July 24, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 04713 |
| Area of law | Criminal Law |
| Week | Week ending July 25, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 04713 |
| 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 | 607 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Rich, 2026 NY Slip Op 04713 (Appellate Division, Fourth Department, July 24, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-04713/
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