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HESS, MICHAEL J., PEOPLE v

Citation: Not availableDocket: KA 10-01177

Court: Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York; March 16, 2012; New York; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

Michael J. Hess was convicted of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth degree following a guilty plea. The conviction arose from the Ontario County Court's judgment, rendered by Judge Craig J. Doran on June 30, 2009. The appeal, represented by Scott P. Falvey for the defendant and R. Michael Tantillo, with Brian D. Dennis as counsel for the respondent, was reviewed by the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Fourth Judicial Department. The court unanimously affirmed the judgment on March 16, 2012.

Legal Issues Addressed

Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance

Application: The defendant, Michael J. Hess, was convicted for criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth degree following his guilty plea.

Reasoning: Michael J. Hess was convicted of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth degree following a guilty plea.

Judicial Affirmation of Conviction

Application: The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Fourth Judicial Department, reviewed and unanimously affirmed the conviction judgment rendered by the Ontario County Court.

Reasoning: The court unanimously affirmed the judgment on March 16, 2012.