Appellate Division, Third Department · November 5, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 06494
People v Dones
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06494
Holding The Appellate Division affirmed the revocation of probation and imposition of concurrent four-year prison terms, finding the sentence not harsh or excessive. The court noted that the defendant had been previously warned of incarceration for a second violation and had fled from a traffic stop.
The court’s words
we do not find the resentence unduly harsh or severe
2026 NY Slip Op 06494, at the official text
defendant's fleeing from the traffic stop, while police officers stood on both sides of the vehicle that he rapidly accelerated
2026 NY Slip Op 06494, at the official text
County Court had previously warned defendant that a second probation violation, if sustained, would result in his incarceration
2026 NY Slip Op 06494, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Third Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | November 5, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 06494 |
| Area of law | Criminal Law |
| Week | Week ending November 7, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06494 |
| 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 | 1797 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Dones, 2026 NY Slip Op 06494 (Appellate Division, Third Department, November 5, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-06494/
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