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 Judgmentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
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 Sentencingsubscribe to see similar legal issues
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.