Appellate Division, Second Department · October 28, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 06327
People v Jeff P.
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06327
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Holding The court affirmed the denial of the defendant’s motion to vacate his sentence under CPL 440.47 because the evidence failed to corroborate his claim of being a domestic violence victim at the time of the offense. Consequently, the defendant did not meet his burden to demonstrate eligibility for resentencing under the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act.
The court’s words
the defendant's evidence failed to corroborate his allegations that, at the time of the offense, he was a victim of domestic violence
2026 NY Slip Op 06327, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 28, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 06327 |
| Area of law | Criminal Law |
| Week | Week ending October 31, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06327 |
| 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 | 1606 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Jeff P., 2026 NY Slip Op 06327 (Appellate Division, Second Department, October 28, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-06327/
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