Appellate Division, Second Department · October 7, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05808
People v Felton
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05808
Holding The appellate court vacated the duration of the order of protection because the trial court failed to credit the defendant for jail time served. The court remitted the matter for a new determination of the duration while keeping the order in effect pending that determination.
The court’s words
the Supreme Court did not announce the duration of the order of protection at either the plea or sentencing proceedings
2026 NY Slip Op 05808, at the official text
the order of protection issued at the time of sentencing did not credit the defendant for jail time served
2026 NY Slip Op 05808, at the official text
we vacate so much of the order of protection as directed that it remain in effect until and including January 1, 2042
2026 NY Slip Op 05808, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 7, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05808 |
| Area of law | Criminal Procedure |
| Week | Week ending October 10, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05808 |
| 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 | 1031 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Felton, 2026 NY Slip Op 05808 (Appellate Division, Second Department, October 7, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05808/
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