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Appellate Division, First Department · October 13, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05917

People v Hinds

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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 as a matter of discretion in the interest of justice 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 05917, at the official text
CourtAppellate Division, First Department
DecidedOctober 13, 2026
Citation2026 NY Slip Op 05917
Area of lawCriminal Procedure
WeekWeek ending October 17, 2026
Official textOfficial decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05917
Publication statusSlip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports.
Source feedNew York slip opinion page
Law Watch record id1153

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Published October 13, 2026. Updated October 13, 2026.