Appellate Division, Third Department · September 10, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05243
People v Jones
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05243
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Holding The court affirmed the judgment, finding that although the defendant’s appeal waiver was invalid, his speedy trial claims were foreclosed because he knowingly waived the hearing, and his plea was voluntary despite unpreserved claims.
The court’s words
defendant's appeal waiver is not knowing, intelligent and voluntary
2026 NY Slip Op 05243, at the official text
defendant precluded the development of a factual record sufficient to establish any merit to his claims
2026 NY Slip Op 05243, at the official text
made a sufficient inquiry to establish that the plea was knowingly and voluntarily entered
2026 NY Slip Op 05243, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Third Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | September 10, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05243 |
| Area of law | Criminal Procedure |
| Week | Week ending September 12, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05243 |
| 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 | 292 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Jones, 2026 NY Slip Op 05243 (Appellate Division, Third Department, September 10, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05243/
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