Appellate Division, Second Department · October 14, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05969
People v Forte
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05969
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Holding The appellate court affirmed the judgment, finding that the evidence was legally sufficient to support the defendant’s convictions and that the verdict was not against the weight of the evidence. The court also determined that the sentence imposed was not excessive.
The court’s words
viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution (see People v Contes, 60 NY2d 620), we find that it was legally sufficient to prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
2026 NY Slip Op 05969, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 14, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05969 |
| Area of law | Criminal Law |
| Week | Week ending October 17, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05969 |
| 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 | 1206 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Forte, 2026 NY Slip Op 05969 (Appellate Division, Second Department, October 14, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05969/
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