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People v. Alvarado

Citation: 2023 NY Slip Op 00283Docket: Ind. No. 933/19, SCI No. 4146/18 Appeal No. 17152 Case No. 2019-03520

Court: Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York; January 23, 2023; New York; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

In the case of People v. Alvarado, the New York Appellate Division, First Department, affirmed the judgment rendered by the Supreme Court of New York County on April 15, 2019. The appeal was filed by defendant Roger Alvarado, represented by The Legal Aid Society, against the People of the State of New York, represented by the District Attorney's office. After hearing arguments from both parties and conducting a thorough review, the court concluded that the sentence imposed was not excessive. The decision was entered on January 24, 2023, and the ruling stands as the official order of the court.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court Judgment

Application: The appellate division affirmed the judgment rendered by the Supreme Court of New York County, indicating agreement with the lower court's decision.

Reasoning: The New York Appellate Division, First Department, affirmed the judgment rendered by the Supreme Court of New York County on April 15, 2019.

Appellate Review of Sentencing

Application: The appellate court reviewed the sentence imposed by the lower court to determine if it was excessive and found that it was not.

Reasoning: After hearing arguments from both parties and conducting a thorough review, the court concluded that the sentence imposed was not excessive.