What did the court decide?

The Appellate Division affirmed the trial court's judgments and found that the sentences imposed on Isaiah Sullivan were not excessive.

Who is affected by this decision?

The decision affects the defendant, Isaiah Sullivan, whose convictions and sentences are upheld; the People of the State of New York remain the respondent.

What happens next for the defendant?

Unless a further appeal is filed, the affirmed sentences will be carried out as imposed; defense counsel may consider seeking leave to appeal to the Court of Appeals if eligible.

Can this decision be appealed further?

Potentially; the defendant may seek leave to appeal to the New York Court of Appeals, subject to the Court of Appeals' jurisdiction and any filing deadlines.

People v. Sullivan

Docket Ind No. 72000/24 72357/24 73346/24|Appeal No. 6518 6519 6520|Case No. 2025-04444 2025-04445 2025-04446|

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Filed: May 5, 2026 · yesterday
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 02795
Docket numbers: Ind No72000/24 72357/24 73346/24Appeal No6518 6519 6520Case No2025-04444 2025-04445 2025-04446

Appeal from judgments of conviction and sentences imposed by the Supreme Court, New York County

Summary

The Appellate Division, First Department reviewed appeals by Isaiah Sullivan challenging three convictions and the sentences imposed by the Supreme Court, New York County. After oral argument, the appellate court unanimously found the sentences were not excessive and affirmed the judgments entered June 18, 2025. The court issued a brief decision and order affirming the lower-court judgments without altering the sentences, and it referred defense counsel to the court's Rule 606.5 for post-decision procedures.

Issues Decided

Whether the sentences imposed by the trial court were excessive
Whether any aspect of the judgments below required modification or reversal

Court's Reasoning

The appellate court reviewed the sentencing determinations and concluded that the lengths and conditions of the sentences fell within the permissible range and were not excessive. Because the sentences were lawful and within the trial court's discretion, there was no basis to modify or reverse the judgments. The court therefore affirmed the lower-court decisions.

Parties

Appellant: Isaiah Sullivan
Respondent: The People of the State of New York
Judge: Cori Weston
Judge: Webber, J.P.
Judge: Moulton
Judge: Mendez
Judge: Higgitt
Judge: Michael
Attorney: Jenay Nurse Guilford
Attorney: David J. Klem
Attorney: Alvin L. Bragg, Jr.
Attorney: Bridget White

Key Dates

Decision date: 2026-05-05
Judgment entered: 2025-06-18

What You Should Do Next

1
Consider filing for leave to appeal
Defense counsel should evaluate whether to seek leave to the New York Court of Appeals and, if appropriate, prepare and file a timely application.
2
Review Rule 606.5 referral
Counsel for appellant should consult Appellate Division, First Department Rule 606.5 as referenced in the order to determine any obligations or options following this decision.
3
Prepare for sentence execution
If no further appeal is pursued, the defendant and counsel should take steps to comply with or prepare for the practical effects of the affirmed sentences, including custody arrangements or parole considerations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?: The Appellate Division affirmed the trial court's judgments and found that the sentences imposed on Isaiah Sullivan were not excessive.
Who is affected by this decision?: The decision affects the defendant, Isaiah Sullivan, whose convictions and sentences are upheld; the People of the State of New York remain the respondent.
What happens next for the defendant?: Unless a further appeal is filed, the affirmed sentences will be carried out as imposed; defense counsel may consider seeking leave to appeal to the Court of Appeals if eligible.
Can this decision be appealed further?: Potentially; the defendant may seek leave to appeal to the New York Court of Appeals, subject to the Court of Appeals' jurisdiction and any filing deadlines.

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Full Filing Text

People v Sullivan - 2026 NY Slip Op 02795

People v Sullivan

2026 NY Slip Op 02795

May 5, 2026

Appellate Division, First Department

The People of the State of New York, Respondent,

v

Isaiah Sullivan, Defendant-Appellant.

Decided and Entered: May 05, 2026

Ind No. 72000/24 72357/24 73346/24|Appeal No. 6518 6519 6520|Case No. 2025-04444 2025-04445 2025-04446|

Before: Webber, J.P., Moulton, Mendez, Higgitt, Michael, JJ.

Jenay Nurse Guilford, Center for Appellate Litigation, New York (David J. Klem of counsel), for appellant.

Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., District Attorney, New York (Bridget White of counsel), for respondent.

Appeals having been taken to this Court by the above-named appellant from judgments of the Supreme Court, New York County (Cori Weston, J.), rendered June 18, 2025,

Said appeals having been argued by counsel for the respective parties, due deliberation having been had thereon, and finding the sentences not excessive,

It is unanimously ordered that the judgments so appealed from be and the same are hereby affirmed.

THIS CONSTITUTES THE DECISION AND ORDER OF THE SUPREME COURT, APPELLATE DIVISION, FIRST DEPARTMENT.

ENTERED: May 5, 2026

Counsel for appellant is referred to § 606.5, Rules of the Appellate Division, First Department.