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Appellate Division, Second Department · October 14, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05973

People v Ly

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Holding The court modified the orders of protection to align with the statutory maximum duration under CPL 530.13(4), which is eight years from the expiration of the maximum term of the indeterminate sentences. Although the issue was unpreserved, the court exercised its interest of justice jurisdiction to correct the error.

The court’s words

The duration of the orders of protection issued at the time of sentencing exceeded the maximum time limit set forth in CPL 530.13(4)

2026 NY Slip Op 05973, at the official text
CourtAppellate Division, Second Department
DecidedOctober 14, 2026
Citation2026 NY Slip Op 05973
Area of lawCriminal Procedure
WeekWeek ending October 17, 2026
Official textOfficial decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05973
Publication statusSlip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports.
Source feedNew York slip opinion page
Law Watch record id1210

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Published October 14, 2026. Updated October 14, 2026.