Appellate Division, Second Department · October 28, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 06333
People v Taylor
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06333
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Holding The court affirmed the conviction for second-degree murder, finding the evidence legally sufficient and not against the weight of the evidence. The judgment was modified to vacate the mandatory surcharge and fees imposed on the defendant.
The court’s words
we find that it was legally sufficient to establish the defendant's guilt of murder in the second degree beyond a reasonable doubt
2026 NY Slip Op 06333, at the official text
the verdict of guilt as to that crime was not against the weight of the evidence
2026 NY Slip Op 06333, at the official text
the court providently exercised its discretion in denying the defendant's motion for a mistrial
2026 NY Slip Op 06333, at the official text
we modify the judgment by vacating the mandatory surcharge and fees imposed on the defendant at sentencing
2026 NY Slip Op 06333, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 28, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 06333 |
| Area of law | Criminal Law |
| Week | Week ending October 31, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06333 |
| 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 | 1612 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Taylor, 2026 NY Slip Op 06333 (Appellate Division, Second Department, October 28, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-06333/
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