Judges Peter B. Skelos, J.P., Ruth C. Balkin, Joseph Covello, and Sandra L. Sgroi, JJ are overseeing this case that is being heard in the Second Judicial Department, Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York. The People of the State of New York are the…
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Defendant Claims Right to a Speedy Trial was Violated
This is a case of appeal being heard in the First Judicial Department, Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York. The People of the State of New York are the respondents. The defendant and appellant of the case is Clarence Williams who is also known…
Defendant Contends Secretary of Judge was Bribed
This case is being heard in the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department. The matter involves the attorneys Seymour S. Detsky and Herbert S. Kassner, who are also the respondents in the case. The petitioners in the case are Michael A. Gentile…
Court Looks at Whether Agreement Between the Parties is Enforceable
This case involves the plaintiff Laura J. Donnell and the defendant Conrad Y. Stogel. The case is being heard during the IA term in the Queens County Supreme Court. The plaintiff is represented by David Grais from the law offices of Grais & Richards. The defendant is represented by William…
Defendant Alleges He Was Not Informed About Deportation
This case involves the People of the State of New York against the defendant, Hopeton Gooden. The case is being heard in the Supreme Court of the State of New York located in Bronx County. The defendant of the case has moved to vacate his judgment of conviction. Case Background…
Defense Claims a Reduction in Sentence is Merited
The respondent in this matter are the People of the State of New York. The People of the State of New York are represented by the office of Patrick Henry, District Attorney in Riverhead. Michael Blakey is their counsel. The appellant of the case is Alan M. Buckmaster. He is…
Court Discusses Ability to Consent
The complainant, a 19-year-old woman, reported to the town police that she had been raped and sodomized at gunpoint on a deserted beach near her home. The complainant testified that at about nine that evening she had received a phone call from a friend, telling her that he was in…
Court Discusses Concept of Equal Protection
The Facts: Sometime in 1978, defendant and his wife got married. In October of that year, shortly after the birth of their son, defendant began to beat his wife. In early 1980, the wife brought a proceeding in the Family Court in Erie County seeking protection from the defendant. On…
Rape Trauma Syndrome Discussed by Appellate Court
The Facts: On 10 September 1988, the victim, a married college professor, was driving from her home to a family wedding when, at about 7:30 P.M., she was stopped on the Northway by defendant, then a uniformed State Trooper. At defendant’s request, she gave him her license and registration. Defendant…
Defendant Brings an Appeal for Incest Charges
The accused was indicted for rape, assault and incest. The complainant is his thirty-six year old half-sister. The court dismissed the first count of the indictment charging rape by force, and the jury found the accused guilty of the remaining count of rape under the Penal Law, assault and incest.…