Appellate Division, Second Department · September 30, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05549
People v Brown
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Holding The court modified the judgment by vacating the mandatory surcharge and fees imposed on the defendant. This modification was made in the interest of justice due to the defendant’s indigency and age at the time of the crime.
The court’s words
Criminal Procedure Law § 420.35(2-a) permits the waiver of surcharges and fees for individuals, like the defendant, who were less than 21 years old at the time of the subject crime
2026 NY Slip Op 05549, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | September 30, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05549 |
| Area of law | Criminal Procedure |
| Week | Week ending October 3, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05549 |
| 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 | 724 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Brown, 2026 NY Slip Op 05549 (Appellate Division, Second Department, September 30, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05549/
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