What did the court decide?

The appellate court affirmed the conviction of Ryan Kelsey for aggravated family offense after his guilty plea.

Who is affected by this decision?

The decision affects the defendant, Ryan Kelsey, and the People of the State of New York as respondent; it upholds the existing conviction and sentence.

Does this mean the plea was valid?

Yes; by affirming the judgment, the court indicated the record did not show any reversible defect in the guilty plea or sentencing.

Can this be appealed further?

Potentially; the defendant may seek leave to appeal to the New York Court of Appeals, subject to that court's discretionary review rules, but time limits and standards for further review apply.

People v. Kelsey

Docket 358 KA 24-00461

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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 02572
Docket: 358 KA 24-00461

Appeal from a judgment of conviction following a guilty plea to aggravated family offense in Cayuga County Court.

Summary

The Appellate Division, Fourth Department unanimously affirmed a conviction of defendant Ryan S. Kelsey. Kelsey pleaded guilty in Cayuga County Court to the crime of aggravated family offense, and the appellate court reviewed the judgment entered February 13, 2024. The court issued a short order affirming the conviction without published opinion, indicating it found no reversible error in the plea-based judgment or the sentencing process in the record presented.

Issue Decided

Whether any error in the plea or sentencing warranted reversal of a conviction following a guilty plea for aggravated family offense.

Court's Reasoning

The court summarily reviewed the record of a guilty plea and found no reversible error affecting the validity of the plea or the resulting judgment. Because the defendant's conviction rested on a voluntary plea and the record did not demonstrate defects requiring vacatur or modification, the court affirmed. No further legal or factual basis was identified in the order to disturb the County Court's judgment.

Parties

Appellant: Ryan S. Kelsey
Respondent: The People of the State of New York
Attorney: David P. Elkovitch
Attorney: Brittany Grome Antonacci
Judge: Jon E. Budelmann

Key Dates

Appellate decision date: 2026-04-24
County Court judgment date: 2024-02-13

What You Should Do Next

1
Consult appellate counsel about further review
If seeking further review, contact counsel promptly to evaluate grounds and file a timely application for leave to appeal to the Court of Appeals, observing appellate deadlines.
2
Review sentencing and collateral options
Discuss with counsel whether post-conviction remedies (for example, motions to withdraw plea or coram nobis) are available given the affirmed judgment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?: The appellate court affirmed the conviction of Ryan Kelsey for aggravated family offense after his guilty plea.
Who is affected by this decision?: The decision affects the defendant, Ryan Kelsey, and the People of the State of New York as respondent; it upholds the existing conviction and sentence.
Does this mean the plea was valid?: Yes; by affirming the judgment, the court indicated the record did not show any reversible defect in the guilty plea or sentencing.
Can this be appealed further?: Potentially; the defendant may seek leave to appeal to the New York Court of Appeals, subject to that court's discretionary review rules, but time limits and standards for further review apply.

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Full Filing Text

People v Kelsey - 2026 NY Slip Op 02572

People v Kelsey

2026 NY Slip Op 02572

April 24, 2026

Appellate Division, Fourth Department

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, RESPONDENT,

v

RYAN S. KELSEY, DEFENDANT-APPELLANT. (APPEAL NO. 1.)

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

Decided on April 24, 2026

358 KA 24-00461

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 February 13, 2024. The judgment convicted defendant, upon his plea of guilty, of aggravated family offense.

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

Entered: April 24, 2026

Ann Dillon Flynn