Appellate Division, Second Department · October 28, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 06319
People v Haywood
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06319
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Holding The court denied the application for a writ of error coram nobis because the appellant failed to establish that he was denied the effective assistance of appellate counsel. The decision vacating the prior appeal was upheld based on the lack of proof regarding counsel’s performance.
The court’s words
The appellant has failed to establish that he was denied the effective assistance of appellate counsel
2026 NY Slip Op 06319, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 28, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 06319 |
| Area of law | Criminal Procedure |
| Week | Week ending October 31, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06319 |
| 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 | 1598 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Haywood, 2026 NY Slip Op 06319 (Appellate Division, Second Department, October 28, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-06319/
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