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GIANNI, SALVATORE, PEOPLE v

Citation: Not availableDocket: KA 09-00885

Court: Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York; April 20, 2012; New York; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The judgment from the Onondaga County Court, rendered on August 20, 2008, revoked Salvatore Gianni's probation and imposed a term of imprisonment. Gianni, the defendant-appellant, appealed this decision. Representation for Gianni included the Frank H. Hiscock Legal Aid Society, with Christine M. Cook as counsel, while the People of the State of New York were represented by District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick, with Victoria M. White as counsel. The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed the lower court's judgment. The affirmation referenced a prior memorandum from a related case involving Gianni. The ruling was entered on April 20, 2012, with Frances E. Cafarell serving as the Clerk of the Court.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review of Lower Court Decisions

Application: The Appellate Division affirmed the lower court's judgment after reviewing the case, indicating that they found no reversible error in the original proceedings.

Reasoning: The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed the lower court's judgment.

Revocation of Probation

Application: The appellate court reviewed the decision of the lower court to revoke the defendant's probation and impose a term of imprisonment.

Reasoning: The judgment from the Onondaga County Court, rendered on August 20, 2008, revoked Salvatore Gianni's probation and imposed a term of imprisonment.

Use of Prior Memorandum in Appellate Decisions

Application: The court's affirmation referenced a prior memorandum from a related case involving the same defendant, suggesting reliance on past findings or legal analyses pertinent to the case.

Reasoning: The affirmation referenced a prior memorandum from a related case involving Gianni.