Appellate Division, Fourth Department · October 2, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05618
People v Mease
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05618
Holding The court affirmed the judgment, concluding that the sentence for manslaughter in the first degree was not unduly harsh or severe. This determination was made even assuming, for the sake of argument, that the defendant’s waiver of the right to appeal was invalid.
The court’s words
we conclude that the sentence is not unduly harsh or severe
2026 NY Slip Op 05618, at the official text
Even assuming, arguendo, that defendant's waiver of the right to appeal is invalid
2026 NY Slip Op 05618, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Fourth Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 2, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05618 |
| Area of law | Criminal Law |
| Week | Week ending October 3, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05618 |
| 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 | 808 |
| Related records | People v Mease, 2026 NY Slip Op 05617 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, People v Mease, 2026 NY Slip Op 05618 (Appellate Division, Fourth Department, October 2, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05618/
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