Appellate Division, Second Department · September 2, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05193
People v Deleon
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05193
Holding The court affirmed the judgment of conviction, determining that the verdict was not against the weight of the evidence based on witness identifications and the defendant’s statement. The court declined to review the ineffective assistance of counsel claim on direct appeal, directing that it be raised in a CPL 440.10 proceeding.
The court’s words
we are satisfied that the verdict of guilt was not against the weight of the evidence
2026 NY Slip Op 05193, at the official text
a CPL 440.10 proceeding is the appropriate forum for reviewing the claim in its entirety
2026 NY Slip Op 05193, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | September 2, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05193 |
| Area of law | Criminal Law |
| Week | Week ending September 5, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05193 |
| 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 | 382 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Deleon, 2026 NY Slip Op 05193 (Appellate Division, Second Department, September 2, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05193/
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