Appellate Division, Second Department · September 30, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05551
People v Carlson
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Holding The appeal from the sentence is dismissed as academic because the defendant has already completed the sentence imposed upon his conviction. Consequently, the defendant’s contention that the sentence was excessive is moot.
The court’s words
Since the defendant has completed the sentence imposed upon his conviction, his contention that the sentence imposed was excessive is academic
2026 NY Slip Op 05551, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | September 30, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05551 |
| Area of law | Criminal Procedure |
| Week | Week ending October 3, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05551 |
| 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 | 726 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Carlson, 2026 NY Slip Op 05551 (Appellate Division, Second Department, September 30, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05551/
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