Narrative Opinion Summary
In the case of People v. Lozada, the Appellate Division, First Department, affirmed the judgment of the Supreme Court, New York County, rendered by Justice Maxwell Wiley on March 8, 2017. The appeal was brought forth by Alexander Lozada, the defendant-appellant, represented by the Center for Appellate Litigation. The People of the State of New York, represented by District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., were the respondents. The court conducted a thorough review of the arguments from both parties and concluded that the sentence imposed was not excessive. The decision was finalized and entered on July 5, 2018, and it is noted that this opinion is uncorrected and subject to revision prior to publication in the Official Reports. The document includes a reference to the rules governing counsel for the appellant.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appellate Review of Sentence Impositionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court reviewed the arguments regarding the sentence and determined that it was not excessive.
Reasoning: The court conducted a thorough review of the arguments from both parties and concluded that the sentence imposed was not excessive.
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Application: The appellant was represented by the Center for Appellate Litigation, and the state's representation was by the District Attorney.
Reasoning: The appeal was brought forth by Alexander Lozada, the defendant-appellant, represented by the Center for Appellate Litigation. The People of the State of New York, represented by District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., were the respondents.
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Application: The opinion is noted as uncorrected and subject to revision before official publication.
Reasoning: It is noted that this opinion is uncorrected and subject to revision prior to publication in the Official Reports.