Appellate Division, Third Department · October 22, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 06172
People v McCoy
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06172
Holding The Appellate Division affirmed the sentence imposed on the defendant, finding it was not harsh and severe despite the disparity between the pretrial plea offer and the post-trial sentence. The court emphasized the defendant’s extensive criminal history, his failure to accept responsibility, and his disrespectful behavior during the prosecution as key factors justifying the sentence.
The court’s words
defendant's criminal history included numerous prior convictions, the most recent of which was a December 2022 drug-related conviction
2026 NY Slip Op 06172, at the official text
defendant praised his trial counsel but made no effort to accept responsibility for his actions
2026 NY Slip Op 06172, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Third Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 22, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 06172 |
| Area of law | Criminal Law |
| Week | Week ending October 24, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06172 |
| 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 | 1444 |
| Related records | People v McCoy, 2026 NY Slip Op 06171 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v McCoy, 2026 NY Slip Op 06172 (Appellate Division, Third Department, October 22, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-06172/
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