Appellate Division, First Department · October 6, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05742
People v Benoit
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05742
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Holding The court modified the judgment to vacate the mandatory surcharge and fees imposed on the defendant at sentencing. This relief was granted based on the court’s own interest of justice powers.
The court’s words
we vacate the mandatory surcharge and fees imposed on defendant at sentencing
2026 NY Slip Op 05742, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, First Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 6, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05742 |
| Area of law | Criminal Procedure |
| Week | Week ending October 10, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05742 |
| 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 | 964 |
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ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Benoit, 2026 NY Slip Op 05742 (Appellate Division, First Department, October 6, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05742/
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