Appellate Division, Second Department · November 4, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 06461
People v Punch
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Holding The defendant’s valid waiver of the right to appeal precludes appellate review of his claims regarding ineffective assistance of counsel and excessive sentencing. The court affirmed the judgment because the waiver was knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently made.
The court’s words
The record demonstrates that the defendant knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently waived his right to appeal
2026 NY Slip Op 06461, at the official text
The defendant's valid waiver of his right to appeal precludes appellate review of his contention that the sentence imposed was excessive
2026 NY Slip Op 06461, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | November 4, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 06461 |
| Area of law | Criminal Procedure |
| Week | Week ending November 7, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06461 |
| 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 | 1756 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Punch, 2026 NY Slip Op 06461 (Appellate Division, Second Department, November 4, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-06461/
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