Appellate Term, First Department · October 15, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 51712[U]
People v Santos
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 51712[U]
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Holding The appeal is dismissed because the defendant, having absconded, is not presently available to obey the mandate of the court. This procedural dismissal relies on the precedent established in People v Law.
The court’s words
The appeal is dismissed because defendant, having absconded, is not presently available to obey the mandate of the court
2026 NY Slip Op 51712[U], at the official text
| Court | Appellate Term, First Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 15, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 51712[U] |
| Area of law | Criminal Procedure |
| Week | Week ending October 17, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 51712[U] |
| 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 | 1297 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Santos, 2026 NY Slip Op 51712[U] (Appellate Term, First Department, October 15, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-51712-u/
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