People v. Gonzalez
Docket Ind. No. 1069/19|Appeal No. 6475|Case No. 2021-02274|
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Court
- Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Citation
- 2026 NY Slip Op 02610
- Docket numbers
- Ind. No1069/19Appeal No6475Case No2021-02274
Appeal from a judgment of conviction and sentence in Supreme Court, Bronx County (appeal from trial court judgment rendered June 14, 2021).
Summary
The Appellate Division, First Department affirmed the Bronx County Supreme Court's June 14, 2021 judgment in People v. Gonzalez. Carlos Gonzalez appealed his conviction and sentence; the appellate panel reviewed the arguments, found the sentence was not excessive, and unanimously affirmed the trial court judgment. The court provided no extended opinion or new legal rule, simply announcing affirmation and referring appellant's counsel to the court's rule § 606.5 regarding appellate practice matters.
Issue Decided
- Whether the sentence imposed by the trial court was excessive
Court's Reasoning
The appellate court reviewed the record and counsel's arguments and concluded the sentence fell within the permissible range and was not excessive. Because the sentence was lawful and within discretion, no relief was warranted. The short order contains no further factual or legal analysis beyond affirming that the sentence was not excessive.
Parties
- Appellant
- Carlos Gonzalez
- Respondent
- The People of the State of New York
- Attorney
- Nicholas Justiz (Legal Aid Society, New York)
- Attorney
- Lindsey Richards (Bronx County District Attorney's Office)
- Judge
- Martin Marcus
- Judge
- Webber, J.P.
- Judge
- Mendez
- Judge
- Rodriguez
- Judge
- O'Neill Levy
Key Dates
- trial court judgment date
- 2021-06-14
- appellate decision date
- 2026-04-28
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consult appellate counsel about further review
If Gonzalez wishes to pursue further review, his lawyers should evaluate grounds for leave to the New York Court of Appeals and file any necessary applications promptly, observing the Court of Appeals' deadlines and procedural rules.
- 2
Consider post-conviction relief options
Explore whether any collateral challenges (for example, ineffective assistance claims, CPL 440 motions, or federal habeas corpus) are available; assess timeliness and supporting evidence.
- 3
Comply with sentence and institutional procedures
Unless further relief is obtained, Gonzalez should ensure compliance with the terms of his sentence and coordinate with counsel regarding any administrative or custody-related matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment and found the sentence imposed on Carlos Gonzalez was not excessive.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The decision directly affects Carlos Gonzalez (the appellant) and the People of the State of New York (the respondent); it leaves the conviction and sentence in place.
- Does this opinion change legal rules or set a precedent?
- No; the order is a brief, unanimous affirmation without extended analysis or a new legal rule.
- Can this be appealed further?
- Potential further review could be sought by application to the Court of Appeals, but time limits and leave requirements apply; counsel should advise on deadlines and likelihood of review.
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Full Filing Text
People v Gonzalez - 2026 NY Slip Op 02610 People v Gonzalez 2026 NY Slip Op 02610 April 28, 2026 Appellate Division, First Department The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Carlos Gonzalez, Appellant. Decided and Entered: April 28, 2026 Ind. No. 1069/19|Appeal No. 6475|Case No. 2021-02274| Before: Webber, J.P., Mendez, Rodriguez, O'Neill Levy, JJ. The Legal Aid Society, New York (Nicholas Justiz of counsel), for appellant. Darcel D. Clark, District Attorney, Bronx (Lindsey Richards of counsel), for respondent. An appeal having been taken to this Court by the above-named appellant from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Bronx County (Martin Marcus, J.), rendered June 14, 2021, Said appeal having been argued by counsel for the respective parties, due deliberation having been had thereon, and finding the sentence not excessive, It is unanimously ordered that the judgment so appealed from be and the same is hereby affirmed. THIS CONSTITUTES THE DECISION AND ORDER OF THE SUPREME COURT, APPELLATE DIVISION, FIRST DEPARTMENT. ENTERED: April 28, 2026 Counsel for appellant is referred to § 606.5, Rules of the Appellate Division, First Department.