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Appeals and Post-Conviction

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A win for judicial process was marked on July 6, 2023, with the unanimous reversal of the conviction of Gregory Ramos. In People v Gregory Ramos, the weight of the evidence lay against the testimony of a jailhouse informant that the court determined was “completely at odds” with other evidence the prosecutors submitted. “The Appellate Division rectified…
Appeals and Post-Conviction, Press Release

A Win for Justice

A win for judicial process was marked on July 6, 2023, with the unanimous reversal of the conviction of Gregory Ramos. In People v Gregory Ramos, the…
By Susan Ministero, Chief Attorney of Appeals and Post-Conviction Unit The Court of Appeals issued a decision in November of last year that has had significant impact on appellate courts’ determinations regarding the validity of appeal waivers throughout the state. In People v Thomas, three appellants contested the validity of their appeal waivers. Appellant Victor Thomas…
Appeals and Post-Conviction

Changing the Playing Field for Appeal Waivers

By Susan Ministero, Chief Attorney of Appeals and Post-Conviction Unit The Court of Appeals issued a decision in November of last year that has had…