Appellate Division, Second Department · October 21, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 06144
People v Mendoza
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06144
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Holding The defendant’s valid waiver of the right to appeal precludes appellate review of his contention that the sentences imposed were excessive. Consequently, the sentences are affirmed.
The court’s words
The record demonstrates that the defendant knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently waived his right to appeal
2026 NY Slip Op 06144, at the official text
The defendant's valid waiver of his right to appeal precludes appellate review of his contention that the sentences imposed were excessive
2026 NY Slip Op 06144, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 21, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 06144 |
| Area of law | Criminal Procedure |
| Week | Week ending October 24, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06144 |
| 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 | 1409 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Mendoza, 2026 NY Slip Op 06144 (Appellate Division, Second Department, October 21, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-06144/
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