Appellate Division, Second Department · October 7, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05812
People v Perkins
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Holding The court affirmed the judgment, determining that the defendant validly waived his right to appeal. Consequently, the defendant’s arguments regarding the Eighth Amendment and the court’s interest of justice jurisdiction were precluded by this waiver.
The court’s words
the record demonstrates that the defendant knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently waived his right to appeal
2026 NY Slip Op 05812, at the official text
contention that his sentence violated the Eighth Amendment prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment is precluded by his valid waiver
2026 NY Slip Op 05812, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 7, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05812 |
| Area of law | Criminal Law |
| Week | Week ending October 10, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05812 |
| 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 | 1035 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Perkins, 2026 NY Slip Op 05812 (Appellate Division, Second Department, October 7, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05812/
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