Appellate Division, Second Department · September 30, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05556
People v Morochomorocho
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05556
Holding The court affirmed the sentence because the defendant’s valid waiver of the right to appeal precluded appellate review of the excessive sentence claim. The court determined that an improper purported waiver of rights under Penal Law § 60.12 did not invalidate the separate, valid appeal waiver.
The court’s words
The record demonstrates that the defendant knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently waived his right to appeal
2026 NY Slip Op 05556, at the official text
the defendant's valid waiver of his right to appeal precludes appellate review of his contention that the sentence imposed was excessive
2026 NY Slip Op 05556, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | September 30, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05556 |
| Area of law | Criminal Procedure |
| Week | Week ending October 3, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05556 |
| 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 | 731 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Morochomorocho, 2026 NY Slip Op 05556 (Appellate Division, Second Department, September 30, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05556/
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