Appellate Division, First Department · October 6, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05735
People v Calisha
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Holding The Appellate Division modified the judgment to vacate the six-month prison term imposed on the defendant. The court found the sentence excessive and exercised its discretion to modify the sentence in the interest of justice.
The court’s words
We find the sentence excessive to the extent indicated.
2026 NY Slip Op 05735, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, First Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 6, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05735 |
| Area of law | Criminal Law |
| Week | Week ending October 10, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05735 |
| 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 | 957 |
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ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Calisha, 2026 NY Slip Op 05735 (Appellate Division, First Department, October 6, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05735/
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