Appellate Division, Second Department · September 23, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05419
People v Rivera
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05419
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Holding The appellate court affirmed the sentence imposed upon the defendant’s guilty plea. The court determined that the sentence was not excessive under the applicable legal standards.
The court’s words
Appeal by the defendant, as limited by his motion, from a sentence of the Supreme Court, Kings County
2026 NY Slip Op 05419, at the official text
The sentence imposed was not excessive (see People v Suitte, 90 AD2d 80).
2026 NY Slip Op 05419, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | September 23, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05419 |
| Area of law | Criminal Law |
| Week | Week ending September 26, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05419 |
| 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 | 190 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Rivera, 2026 NY Slip Op 05419 (Appellate Division, Second Department, September 23, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05419/
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