What did the court decide?

The appellate court affirmed the conviction for second-degree assault entered after the defendant's guilty plea.

Who is affected by this decision?

The decision directly affects defendant Ryan S. Kelsey and upholds the Cayuga County Court judgment; the People of the State of New York are the respondent.

Does this mean the conviction is final?

Affirmance by the Appellate Division makes the conviction stand, although the defendant may have any remaining appellate or post-conviction remedies available under law if timely pursued.

What were the grounds for the appeal?

The opinion does not specify the detailed grounds; it indicates the arguments raised were insufficient to overturn the guilty-plea conviction.

People v. Kelsey

Docket 359 KA 24-00462

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Criminal AppealAffirmed

Filed: Apr 24, 2026 · 1 week ago
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 02573
Docket: 359 KA 24-00462

Appeal from a judgment of conviction entered after defendant's guilty plea in Cayuga County Court (May 16, 2024).

Summary

The Appellate Division, Fourth Department affirmed defendant Ryan S. Kelsey’s conviction for second-degree assault entered after his guilty plea in Cayuga County Court. The court reviewed the appeal from the May 16, 2024 judgment and unanimously affirmed, rejecting the grounds raised by the defendant. The opinion is short and concludes the plea and resulting conviction were proper, leaving the trial court’s judgment intact without further modification or remand.

Issue Decided

Whether the judgment convicting the defendant upon his plea of guilty for second-degree assault should be reversed or modified.

Court's Reasoning

The court determined the record supported the validity of the guilty plea and the resulting conviction, and found no reversible error in the proceedings below. Because the appeal raised no issue sufficient to disturb the conviction entered after the plea, the appellate court affirmed the judgment. No further factual or legal defects were identified that would warrant reversal or remand.

Parties

Appellant: Ryan S. Kelsey
Respondent: The People of the State of New York
Judge: Jon E. Budelmann (A.J.)
Attorney: David P. Elkovitch (for defendant-appellant)
Attorney: Brittany Grome Antonacci (District Attorney)

Key Dates

Decision date: 2026-04-24
Judgment date: 2024-05-16

What You Should Do Next

1
Consult appellate counsel about further review
If the defendant wishes to pursue additional relief, he should promptly consult appellate counsel about seeking permission to appeal to the Court of Appeals or filing post-conviction motions, considering applicable deadlines.
2
Confirm sentencing and collateral consequences
Review the sentencing judgment and any conditions of incarceration or post-release supervision to ensure compliance and to identify possible avenues for relief or modification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?: The appellate court affirmed the conviction for second-degree assault entered after the defendant's guilty plea.
Who is affected by this decision?: The decision directly affects defendant Ryan S. Kelsey and upholds the Cayuga County Court judgment; the People of the State of New York are the respondent.
Does this mean the conviction is final?: Affirmance by the Appellate Division makes the conviction stand, although the defendant may have any remaining appellate or post-conviction remedies available under law if timely pursued.
What were the grounds for the appeal?: The opinion does not specify the detailed grounds; it indicates the arguments raised were insufficient to overturn the guilty-plea conviction.

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Full Filing Text

People v Kelsey - 2026 NY Slip Op 02573

People v Kelsey

2026 NY Slip Op 02573

April 24, 2026

Appellate Division, Fourth Department

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, RESPONDENT,

v

RYAN S. KELSEY, DEFENDANT-APPELLANT. (APPEAL NO. 2.)

Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department

Decided on April 24, 2026

359 KA 24-00462

Present: Lindley, J.P., Curran, Ogden, Greenwood, And Delconte, JJ.

DAVID P. ELKOVITCH, AUBURN, FOR DEFENDANT-APPELLANT.

BRITTANY GROME ANTONACCI, DISTRICT ATTORNEY, AUBURN (CHRISTOPHER T. VALDINA OF COUNSEL), FOR RESPONDENT.

Appeal from a judgment of the Cayuga County Court (Jon E. Budelmann, A.J.), rendered May 16, 2024. The judgment convicted defendant, upon his plea of guilty, of assault in the second degree.

It is hereby ORDERED that the judgment so appealed from is unanimously affirmed.

Entered: April 24, 2026

Ann Dillon Flynn