Appellate Division, Third Department · October 8, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05829
People v Derusha
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Holding The court affirmed the conviction and sentence, rejecting the defendant’s unpreserved argument that his guilty plea was not knowing or voluntary due to the court’s description of the sentence. The court found no error on the merits because the record showed the defendant understood his sentencing exposure and the agreed-upon sentence was not unduly harsh.
The court’s words
we decline to modify it in the interest of justice
2026 NY Slip Op 05829, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Third Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 8, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05829 |
| Area of law | Criminal Law |
| Week | Week ending October 10, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05829 |
| 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 | 1059 |
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ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Derusha, 2026 NY Slip Op 05829 (Appellate Division, Third Department, October 8, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05829/
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