Appellate Division, Second Department · September 23, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05421
People v Ruiz
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Holding The defendant’s valid waiver of the right to appeal precludes appellate review of his contention that the sentences imposed were excessive. The court affirmed the sentences because the record demonstrated the waiver was knowing, voluntary, and intelligent.
The court’s words
The record demonstrates that the defendant knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently waived his right to appeal
2026 NY Slip Op 05421, at the official text
The defendant's valid waiver of his right to appeal precludes appellate review of his contention that the sentences imposed were excessive
2026 NY Slip Op 05421, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | September 23, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05421 |
| Area of law | Criminal Procedure |
| Week | Week ending September 26, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05421 |
| 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 | 192 |
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ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Ruiz, 2026 NY Slip Op 05421 (Appellate Division, Second Department, September 23, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05421/
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