Appellate Division, Second Department · September 2, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05215
People ex rel. Florez v Commissioner of N.Y. City Dept. of Corr.
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05215
Holding The court sustained the writ of habeas corpus, directing the immediate release of the petitioner upon the posting of bail in the sum of $500,000, $750,000, or $250,000. The release is conditioned on the petitioner wearing an electronic monitoring bracelet, remaining confined to his residence except for specific visits, and surrendering all passports.
The court’s words
ADJUDGED that the writ is sustained, without costs or disbursements, to the extent that bail upon Queens County Indictment No. 71644/2026 is set in the sum of $500,000
2026 NY Slip Op 05215, at the official text
the Warden of the facility at which Esteban Sanchez is incarcerated, or his or her agent, is directed to immediately release Esteban Sanchez from incarceration
2026 NY Slip Op 05215, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | September 2, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05215 |
| Area of law | Criminal Procedure |
| Week | Week ending September 5, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05215 |
| 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 | 432 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People ex rel. Florez v Commissioner of N.Y. City Dept. of Corr., 2026 NY Slip Op 05215 (Appellate Division, Second Department, September 2, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05215/
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