Appellate Division, Third Department · October 8, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05838
Matter of Crawford v Martuscello
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05838
Holding The Appellate Division confirmed the disciplinary determination finding the petitioner guilty of possessing contraband and smuggling, as the record contained substantial evidence to support the finding. The court held that the Hearing Officer properly resolved credibility issues regarding the petitioner’s testimony concerning the possession and description of the items.
The court’s words
provide substantial evidence to support the finding of guilt
2026 NY Slip Op 05838, at the official text
presented credibility issues for the Hearing Officer to resolve
2026 NY Slip Op 05838, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Third Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 8, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05838 |
| Area of law | Prison and Parole |
| Week | Week ending October 10, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05838 |
| 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 | 1078 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Matter of Crawford v Martuscello, 2026 NY Slip Op 05838 (Appellate Division, Third Department, October 8, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05838/
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