Appellate Division, Second Department · November 4, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 06463
People v Santana
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06463
Holding The court granted the motion of assigned counsel to withdraw because the submitted Anders brief was deficient for failing to analyze potential appellate issues with reference to legal authority. Consequently, the court assigned new counsel to represent the appellant and directed them to file a brief within 90 days.
The court’s words
the brief submitted by assigned counsel pursuant to Anders v California (386 US 738) is deficient because it fails to analyze potential appellate issues with reference to legal authority
2026 NY Slip Op 06463, at the official text
Since the brief does not demonstrate that assigned counsel fulfilled their obligations under Anders v California, we must assign new counsel to represent the appellant
2026 NY Slip Op 06463, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | November 4, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 06463 |
| Area of law | Criminal Procedure |
| Week | Week ending November 7, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06463 |
| 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 | 1758 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Santana, 2026 NY Slip Op 06463 (Appellate Division, Second Department, November 4, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-06463/
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