Appellate Division, Second Department · October 21, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 06147
People v Sanchez
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06147
Holding The court affirmed the conviction for grand larceny in the third degree, finding the evidence of property value legally sufficient. The court declined to review the ineffective assistance of counsel claim on direct appeal, directing the defendant to pursue it via a CPL 440.10 proceeding.
The court’s words
the evidence as to the value of the stolen property was legally sufficient to prove that the value of the property exceeded $3,000
2026 NY Slip Op 06147, at the official text
a CPL 440.10 proceeding is the appropriate forum for reviewing the claim in its entirety
2026 NY Slip Op 06147, at the official text
the challenged comments constituted harmless error, and did not deprive the defendant of a fair trial
2026 NY Slip Op 06147, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 21, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 06147 |
| Area of law | Criminal Law |
| Week | Week ending October 24, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06147 |
| 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 | 1412 |
| Related records | People v Sanchez, 2026 NY Slip Op 06152; People v Sanchez, 2026 NY Slip Op 06146; People v Sanchez, 2026 NY Slip Op 05493 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Sanchez, 2026 NY Slip Op 06147 (Appellate Division, Second Department, October 21, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-06147/
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