Appellate Division, Second Department · October 14, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05976
People v Ortiz
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05976
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Holding The court denied the appellant’s application for a writ of error coram nobis because he failed to establish that he was denied the effective assistance of appellate counsel. The decision vacates the prior appellate order based on this failure to meet the legal standard for ineffective assistance.
The court’s words
The appellant has failed to establish that he was denied the effective assistance of appellate counsel
2026 NY Slip Op 05976, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 14, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05976 |
| Area of law | Criminal Procedure |
| Week | Week ending October 17, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05976 |
| 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 | 1213 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Ortiz, 2026 NY Slip Op 05976 (Appellate Division, Second Department, October 14, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05976/
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