In this case, the appellant was tried before the court without a jury and found guilty of the crime of breaking and entering a dwelling with intent to commit a felony, to-wit, grand larceny, and of the crime of grand larceny. Separate sentences were imposed thereon for imprisonment for a…
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People Move to Have Expert Testimony Precluded from Case
The case involves the People of the State of New York against the defendant A.S.. The defendant has been charged with three robberies. He allegedly robbed a Gymboree store located on Third Avenue on the 18th of April, 2001 and again on the 15th of June, 2001. He is also…
Defendant Claims Unreasonable Delay in Sentencing
The People of the State of New York are the plaintiffs in this case and the defendant is E.S.. The case is being heard in front of the Supreme Court of Bronx County. Case Background A New York Sex Crimes Lawyer said the defendant has a history of being a…
Court Discusses Jury’s Pardon Power
Respondent was charged with and convicted of robbery of property having a value of less than $100. At trial, he requested a jury instruction on petit larceny. The court refused the request, instead instructing the jury on attempted robbery. A New York Drug Crime Lawyer said that on appeal, the…
Court Discusses Concept of Reasonable Suspicion
In this criminal case, at the hearing, the People called two witnesses: New York Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent Salvador Aceves, and New York City Police Department Detective John Reilly. The defense called no witnesses. Agent Aceves testified that on April 3, 2008, he, along with his supervisor, K.B, and…
Appellant appeals Rape Conviction
The People of the State of New York are the respondents in this case. The defendant and appellant in the matter is E.M. The case is being heard in the Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department. The defendant is appealing an order made by the Supreme Court of Bronx County…
Appellant Contends Malicious Prosecution
A.R. is the appellant and respondent of this particular case. The respondent and appellant of the matter is the City of New York. Case Background The plaintiff, A.R. was a college student in 1984 and was studying to be a teacher. He was employed part time at the Concourse Day…
Court Discusses Risk Assessment Factors
The People of the State of New York are the plaintiffs in this case. The defendant of the case is W.F.. The County Court of the City of New York in Madison County is the location where this case is being heard. The defendant was convicted based on a guilty…
Court Hears Mental Hygiene Proceeding
This is a matter being heard in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, and Fourth Judicial Department. The case deals with the State of New York as the petitioner and respondent and N.W., who is also known as S.J., as the respondent and appellant. A…
Court Decides if Military Tribunal is Considered a Court of Jurisdiction
This matter involves H.B. and L.C as the Judge of the Jefferson County Court as the respondents. The appellant in the case is J.K. as the Jefferson County District Attorney. The other case involves the respondents L.B. and L.C. as the Judge of the Jefferson County Court and J.K. as…