Supreme Court of the State of New York Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department MOTION DECISIONS FOR MAY 6, 2004

TITLECase Number
Babayev v Kew Gardens Hills Associates, L.P.2004-00360
Babayev v Zamor2004-00755
Coleman v County of Nassau2003-03534 + 1
Dattoma v Cristoforo2003-10784
Dattoma v Cristoforo2004-02021
Ennis v Lema2003-11160
Fernald v Vinci2003-08234 + 1
Forest Hills Garden Corp. v Boniel2004-03515
Gilbert v Laranger2003-08672
Golovatchew v Lerouge Taxi, Inc.2003-09404
Gonyon v MB Television, a/k/a MB TV2003-09913
Herman v G&L Building Corporation2003-06278
Kaufman v French2003-09643
Kunis v C.R. Hamilton, Inc.2003-11315
LaForte v Staten Island University Hospital2003-06398
Manukyan v Pyrovolakis2003-09761
Mitchko v Mitchko2004-03593
Ojinnaka v Cumberbatch2004-01545
Omni Leasing Corp. v Autoflex Leasing Corp.2004-00860
Primack v St. Festin2003-11391
Quinn v Quinn2004-00520
Sheridan v Buccellato2003-11174
Skibinski v HMA/Juliana Collezione2004-02596
Smart v Cook2004-01840
Stefanello v Cinque2003-02876
Vaynshteyn v Mattia2003-11180
Yellow Book of New York, LP v Allie2003-10253
Zolezzi v Draizin2003-10683
Mtr of Allstate Insurance Company v Lora2004-00597
Mtr of Badalamenti v Badalamenti2004-01741
Mtr of Parker v Anderson2004-02496
Mtr of Ramsey v Phillips2004-02447
Peo v Bruno, Luis2004-00952
Peo v Campbell, Kevin2004-01465
Peo v Davis, Eminent1993-08430
Peo v Glenn, Napoleon2004-02585
Peo v Holder, Kenwyn1995-07409
Peo v Holland, Leonard2003-08327
Peo v Jamison, Edward2004-02781
Peo v Jones, Anthony a/k/a Lewis, Anthony2002-09388
Peo v Kazimer, Michael J.2001-03087
Peo v Lewis, Timothy2003-08683
Peo v Lopez, Dimas2004-00264
Peo v Lyons, Daniel2000-10226
Peo v Mann, Timothy2003-04378
Peo v McGrath, Peter2002-05698
Peo v Nolasco, Steven2004-02055
Peo v Palmer, Brian2004-02143
Peo v Patel, Mehul2004-03409
Peo v Player, Najee2001-07389
Peo v Ramos, Octavio Leon2004-02278
Peo v Romero, Jose A.2003-07344
Peo v Roper, Vernon2004-01687
Peo v Scalercio, Julius2002-04228 + 1
Peo v Sibre, Jose2004-01073
Peo v Sifontes, Jerome A.2003-09135 + 1
Peo v Smith, Leneair O.2004-02000
Peo v Thomas, Lonnie C.2004-01466
Peo v Vallejos, John2003-07954
Peo v Vega, Carlos2003-07870
Peo v Velsor, Roy2003-11048
Peo v White, Mark A. a/k/a Mark Benin2004-02372
Peo v Whitehouse, Richard2004-02783







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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M11064

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2004-00360

Benzakina Babayev, respondent, v

Kew Gardens Hills Associates, L.P.,

et al., appellants.

(Index No. 17401/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellants to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated December 8, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M11058

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2004-00755

Emil Babayev, et al., appellants, v

Gaulette Zamor, et al., respondents.

(Index No. 19969/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellants to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated October 10, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M11075

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NANCY E. SMITH, J.P.

HOWARD MILLER

SONDRA MILLER

DANIEL F. LUCIANO, JJ.

2003-03534, 2003-03536

Diana Coleman, et al., respondents,

People of the State of New York, etc., et al.,

Intervenors-respondents, v County of Nassau,

et al., appellants.

(Index No. 30380/97)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the intervenor-respondent United States of America to enlarge the time to serve and file a brief on appeals from two orders of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated December 20, 2002, and March 8, 2003, respectively.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and no papers having been filed in opposition or relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is granted; and it is further,

ORDERED that the movant's time to serve and file a brief is enlarged until June 7, 2004, and the movant's brief must be served and filed on or before that date.

SMITH, J.P., H. MILLER, S. MILLER and LUCIANO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M11070

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2003-10784

Gloria Dattoma, et al., respondents-appellants,

v Joseph Cristoforo, etc., appellant-respondent,

et al., defendants.

(Index No. 26567/99)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant-respondent and the respondents-appellants to withdraw an appeal and a cross appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated October 27, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appeal and cross appeal are marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M11071

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2004-02021

Gloria Dattoma, et al., appellants-respondents,

v Joseph Cristoforo, etc., respondent-appellant,

et al., defendants.

(Index No. 26567/99)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellants-respondents and the respondent-appellant to withdraw an appeal and a cross appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Queens County, entered January 15, 2004.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appeal and cross appeal are marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M11068

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2003-11160

Mark C. Ennis, plaintiff-respondent, v

Luis H. Lema, et al., defendants-respondents,

D.J. Auto Sales, Inc., appellant.

(Index No. 33260/01)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated November 14, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M11062

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2003-08234, 2003-08235

Louann Fernald, appellant, v

Robert K. Vinci, respondent.

(Index No. 5930/99)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw appeals from two orders of the Supreme Court, Westchester County, both dated August 11, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appeals are marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M11046

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DAVID S. RITTER, J.P.

SANDRA L. TOWNES

WILLIAM F. MASTRO

PETER B. SKELOS, JJ.

2004-03515

Forest Hills Gardens Corp., appellant,

v Yossef Boniel, et al., respondents.

(Index No. 21956/03)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant to enjoin the respondents performing any construction on their property located at 72 Tennis Place, Forest Hills Gardens, pending hearing and determination of an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated April 12, 2004.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is granted; and it is further,

ORDERED that the respondents are enjoined from performing any construction on their property located at 72 Tennis Place, Forest Hills Gardens, on condition that (1) the appellant perfect the appeal on or before June 7, 2004, and (2) the appellant posts an undertaking with corporate surety; and it is further,

ORDERED that the matter is remitted to the Supreme Court, Queens County, to hear and report on the amount of the undertaking with corporate surety to be filed by the appellant pursuant to CPLR 6312(b) and the Supreme Court, Queens County, shall file its report with all convenient speed; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the appeal is not perfected on or before June 7, 2004, or the appellant fails to post the undertaking the court, on its own motion, may vacate the stay, or the respondents may move to vacate the stay, on three days notice.

RITTER, J.P., TOWNES, MASTRO and SKELOS, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M11040

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2003-08672

Robert A. Gilbert, et al., appellants, v

Katharyn L. Laranger, et al., respondents.

(Index No. 821/03)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellants to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Putnam County, dated August 20, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M11041

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2003-09404

Witaliy Golovatchew, respondent, v

Lerouge Taxi, Inc., et al., appellants.

(Index No. 27070/01)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Withdraw Appeal on Stipulation

Appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Kings County, entered September 16, 2003.

Upon the stipulation of the parties, dated April 9, 2004, it is

ORDERED that the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M11053

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2003-09913

Richard Gonyon, respondent, v MB Television,

a/k/a MB TV, et al., defendants, T & V Rental

Company, appellant.

(Index No. 1966/00)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Westchester County, dated September 8, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M11043

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FRED T. SANTUCCI, J.P.

ANITA R. FLORIO

ROBERT W. SCHMIDT

WILLIAM F. MASTRO, JJ.

2003-06278

Bernice Herman, appellant, v

G&L Building Corporation, respondent.

(Index No. 5006/02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant for leave to reargue an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated June 25, 2003, which was determined by decision and order of this court dated February 17, 2004, or, in the alternative, for leave to appeal to the Court of Appeals from the decision and order of this court.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is denied, with $100 costs.

SANTUCCI, J.P., FLORIO, SCHMIDT and MASTRO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M11061

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2003-09643

Corine Kaufman, et al., appellants, v

Frederick W. French, et al., respondents.

(Index No. 25793/00)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellants to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated September 29, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M11055

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2003-11315

Wayne Kunis, appellant, v C.R. Hamilton,

Inc., et al., respondents.

(Index No. 10708/01)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, dated December 10, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M11072

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FRED T. SANTUCCI, J.P.

NANCY E. SMITH

DANIEL F. LUCIANO

THOMAS A. ADAMS, JJ.

2003-06398

Mary LaForte, respondent, v Staten Island

University Hospital, appellant, et al., defendants.

(Index No. 12777/01)

DECISION & ORDER ON APPLICATION
Withdraw Appeal on Stipulation

Application to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Richmond County, dated May 13, 2003.

Upon the stipulation of the attorneys for the respective parties, dated April 12, 2004, it is

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appeal is deemed withdrawn, without costs or disbursements.

SANTUCCI, J.P., SMITH, LUCIANO and ADAMS, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M11045

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2003-09761

Bella Manukyan, respondent, v

Odysseas Pyrovolakis, et al., appellants.

(Index No. 5596/01)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Withdraw Appeal on Stipulation

Appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated September 16, 2003.

Upon the stipulation of the parties, dated April 6, 2004, it is

ORDERED that the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M11082

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A. GAIL PRUDENTI, P.J.

DAVID S. RITTER

FRED T. SANTUCCI

MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, JJ.

2004-03593

Stephanie Mitchko, plaintiff, v

Gregory Mitchko, defendant.

(Index No. 13222/03)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the plaintiff, inter alia, for leave to appeal to this court from an order of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, dated April 23, 2004, and to stay enforcement of the order pending hearing and determination of the appeal.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is for leave to appeal from the order is denied; and it is further,

ORDERED that the motion is otherwise denied as academic.

PRUDENTI, P.J., RITTER, SANTUCCI and ALTMAN, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M11042

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2004-01545

Geraldine Ojinnaka, respondent, v

Victor Cumberbatch, appellant.

(Index No. 22388/01)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated November 12, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M11047

CF/

2004-00860

Omni Leasing Corp., respondent, v

Autoflex Leasing Corp., defendant,

Sovereign Vehicle Funding, appellant.

(Index No. 19358/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Withdraw Appeal on Stipulation

Appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, dated December 16, 2003.

Upon the stipulation of the parties, dated April 21, 2004, it is

ORDERED that the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M11065

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2003-11391

Jacqueline Primack, appellant, v

Tony St. Festin, et al., respondents.

(Index No. 39016/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated September 22, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M11054

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2004-00520

Gary Quinn, appellant,

v Alisa Quinn, respondent.

(Index No. 24394/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, dated December 1, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M11067

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2003-11174

Tara Sheridan, appellant, v

L. Buccellato, et al., respondents.

(Index No. 50167/01)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated November 25, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M11066

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MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

THOMAS A. ADAMS

STEPHEN G. CRANE, JJ.

2004-02596

Elena Skibinski, plaintiff, v

HMA/Juliana Collezione, et al.,

defendants.

(Index No. 73/02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by plaintiff, inter alia, for leave to appeal to this court from an order of the Appellate Term of the Supreme Court, Second and Eleventh Judicial Districts, dated December 19, 2003, which affirmed a judgment of the Civil Court, Queens County, entered October 12, 2001.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion branch of the motion which is for leave to appeal is denied; and it is further,

ORDERED that the motion is otherwise denied as academic.

ALTMAN, J.P., GOLDSTEIN, ADAMS and CRANE, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M11051

CF/

2004-01840

Garth R. Smart, respondent, v

James A. Cook, et al., appellants.

(Index No. 5547/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellants to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Dutchess County, dated January 30, 2004.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M11060

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MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

THOMAS A. ADAMS

STEPHEN G. CRANE, JJ.

2003-02876

Gary Stefanello, respondent, v

Angela Cinque, et al., appellants.

(Index No. 6915/00)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellants to recall and vacate so much of a decision and order on motion of this court, entitled "In the Matter of the Dismissal of Causes for Failure to Perfect - October 2003 Calendar", dated November 25, 2003, as dismissed an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated January 31, 2003, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 670.8(e) for failure to timely perfect the same, to reinstate the appeal, and to enlarge the time to perfect the appeal.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is denied.

ALTMAN, J.P., GOLDSTEIN, ADAMS and CRANE, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M11044

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2003-11180

Raisa Vaynshteyn, appellant, v

Michael Mattia, et al., respondents.

(Index No. 5573/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Withdraw Appeal on Stipulation

Appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated October 27, 2003.

Upon the stipulation of the parties, dated April 19, 2004, it is

ORDERED that the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M11049

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2003-10253

Yellow Book of New York, LP, respondent,

v Yakoob Allie, et al., appellants.

(Index No. 9310/00)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellants to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated October 8, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M11069

CF/

2003-10683

Steven J. Zolezzi, et al., appellants, v

Judith Draizin, et al., respondents.

(Index No. 9530/01)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellants to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated August 21, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M11056

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2004-00597

In the Matter of Allstate Insurance Company,

appellant, v Ruben Lora, et al., respondents.

(Index No. 16693/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Withdraw Appeal on Stipulation

Appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated November 19, 2003.

Upon the stipulation of the parties, dated March 12, 2004, it is

ORDERED that the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M11050

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2004-01741

In the Matter of Vincent Badalamenti,

appellant, v Susan Badalamenti, respondent.

(Docket No. F-1784-98)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Family Court, Suffolk County, dated January 21, 2004.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M11073

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MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

THOMAS A. ADAMS

STEPHEN G. CRANE, JJ.

2004-02496

In the Matter of Darren Parker, etc., appellant,

v Adrian Anderson, etc., respondent.

(Index No. 5780/03)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant for leave to appeal to this court from an order of the Supreme Court, Dutchess County, dated February 13, 2004, for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person, and the assignment of counsel.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is for leave to appeal is denied as unnecessary as the appeal may be taken as of right (see CPLR 5701[a][2]); and it is further,

ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person and the assignment of counsel is denied with leave to renew, on or before June 14, 2004, upon the submission of proper papers establishing that he is entitled to poor person relief including the appellant's affidavit setting forth the appellant's full financial situation including all assets, both real and personal, as well as any and all sources of income, and itemized expenses.

ALTMAN, J.P., GOLDSTEIN, ADAMS and CRANE, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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M11105

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FRED T. SANTUCCI, J.P.

ANITA R. FLORIO

ROBERT W. SCHMIDT

REINALDO E. RIVERA, JJ.

2004-02447

In the Matter of Michael Ramsey, etc.,

petitioner, v William E. Phillips, etc.,

respondent.

(Index No. 5526/03)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the petitioner for leave to prosecute a proceeding pursuant to CPLR article 78 which was transferred to this court by order of the Supreme Court, Dutchess County, dated March 18, 2004, as a poor person and for the assignment of counsel.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and no papers having been filed in opposition or relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is for leave to proceed on the original papers is granted, and the appeal shall be heard on the original papers (including the transcript of the proceedings, if any) and on the briefs of the parties, who are directed to file nine copies of their respective briefs and to serve one copy on each other; and it is further,

ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is for the waiver of the filing fee is denied as unnecessary (see 22 NYCRR 670.22); and it is further,

ORDERED that those branches of the motion which are for a copy of the transcript without charge and the assignment of counsel are denied.

SANTUCCI, J.P., FLORIO, SCHMIDT and RIVERA, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M10965

F/

MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

SONDRA MILLER

STEPHEN G. CRANE

BARRY A. COZIER, JJ.

2004-00952

The People, etc., respondent,

v Luis Bruno, appellant.

(Ind. No. 03-00825)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion for Poor Person Relief
and to Assign Counsel
Appeal from Judgment

Motion by the appellant pro se for leave to prosecute an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Orange County, rendered January 27, 2004, as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is granted; and it is further,

ORDERED that the appeal will be heard on the original papers (including a certified transcript of the proceedings, if any) and on the appellant's and the respondent's briefs; the parties are directed to file nine copies of their respective briefs and to serve one copy on each other; and it is further,

ORDERED that the stenographer of the trial court is directed promptly to make, certify, and file two transcripts of the proceedings of any pretrial hearings, of the plea of guilty or of the trial, and of the imposition of sentence in this action, except for those minutes previously transcribed and certified (see 22 NYCRR 671.9); and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event that the case was tried to a conclusion before a jury, the stenographer shall also make, certify, and file two transcripts of the minutes of proceedings during jury selection; and it is further,

ORDERED that the Clerk of the trial court shall furnish one certified transcript of each of the proceedings set forth above to the appellant's counsel, without charge (see CPL 460.70); assigned counsel is directed to turn over those transcripts to the respondent when counsel serves the appellant's brief on the respondent; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the stenographer has already prepared a copy of any of the minutes for a codefendant, then the Clerk of the trial court is directed to reproduce a copy thereof for assigned counsel; and it is further,

ORDERED that upon service of a copy of this decision and order upon it, the Department of Probation is hereby authorized and directed to provide assigned counsel with a copy of the presentence report prepared in connection with the defendant's sentencing, including the recommendation sheet and any prior reports on the defendant which are incorporated or referred to in the report; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event an issue as to the legality, propriety, or excessiveness of the sentence is raised on appeal, or if assigned counsel cites or relies upon the probation report in a brief or motion in any other way, counsel shall provide a complete copy of such report and any attachments to the court and the District Attorney's office prior to the filing of such brief or motion; and it is further,

ORDERED that pursuant to County Law § 722 the following named attorney is assigned as counsel to prosecute the appeal:

Warren S. Hecht, Esq.

118-21 Queens Blvd.

Forest Hills, New York 11375

and it is further,

ORDERED that the appellant's time to perfect the appeal is enlarged; assigned counsel shall prosecute the appeal expeditiously in accordance with this court's rules (see 22 NYCRR 670.1, et seq.) and written directions; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the file has been sealed, it is hereby unsealed for the limited purpose of allowing assigned counsel or his representative access to the record for the purpose of preparing the appeal; such access shall include permission to copy the papers insofar as they pertain to the appellant; and it is further,

ORDERED that assigned counsel is directed to serve a copy of this order upon the Clerk of the court from which the appeal is taken.

ALTMAN, J.P., S. MILLER, CRANE, and COZIER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

04 A 0578

Downstate Corr. Fac.

Box F

Fishkill, New York 12524




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M11003

F/

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN, J.P.

DANIEL F. LUCIANO

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO, JJ.

2004-01465

The People, etc., respondent,

v Kevin Campbell, appellant.

(Ind. No. 2766/03)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant pro se on an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Nassau County, rendered February 4, 2004, for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is denied, with leave to renew upon proper papers, including the appellant's affidavit setting forth if on bail before conviction, the amount and source of the bail money, and if bail was the appellant's own money, what happened to the same after conviction.

KRAUSMAN, J.P., LUCIANO, COZIER and SPOLZINO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M10998

F/

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN, J.P.

DANIEL F. LUCIANO

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO, JJ.

1993-08430

The People, etc., respondent,

v Eminent Davis, appellant.

(Ind. No. 14784/92)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion to Dismiss Appeal

Motion by the respondent to dismiss as abandoned an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Kings County, rendered October 25, 1993.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is granted and the appeal is dismissed (see 22 NYCRR 670.8[f]; CPL 470.60[1]).

KRAUSMAN, J.P., LUCIANO, COZIER, and SPOLZINO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M11021

F/

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN, J.P.

DANIEL F. LUCIANO

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO, JJ.

2004-02585

The People, etc., respondent,

v Napoleon Glenn, appellant.

(Ind. No. 955-99)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion for Poor Person Relief
and to Assign Counsel
Appeal from Judgment

Motion by the appellant pro se for leave to prosecute an appeal from an order of the County Court, Suffolk County, dated March 24, 2004, as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is granted; and it is further,

ORDERED that the appeal will be heard on the original papers (including a certified transcript of the proceedings, if any) and on the appellant's and the respondent's briefs; the parties are directed to file nine copies of their respective briefs and to serve one copy on each other; and it is further,

ORDERED that the stenographer of the trial court is directed promptly to make, certify, and file two transcripts of the proceedings of any pretrial hearings, of the plea of guilty or of the trial, and of the imposition of sentence in this action, except for those minutes previously transcribed and certified (see 22 NYCRR 671.9); and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event that the case was tried to a conclusion before a jury, the stenographer shall also make, certify, and file two transcripts of the minutes of proceedings during jury selection; and it is further,

ORDERED that the Clerk of the trial court shall furnish one certified transcript of each of the proceedings set forth above to the appellant's counsel, without charge (see CPL 460.70); assigned counsel is directed to turn over those transcripts to the respondent when counsel serves the appellant's brief on the respondent; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the stenographer has already prepared a copy of any of the minutes for a codefendant, then the Clerk of the trial court is directed to reproduce a copy thereof for assigned counsel; and it is further,

ORDERED that upon service of a copy of this decision and order upon it, the Department of Probation is hereby authorized and directed to provide assigned counsel with a copy of the presentence report prepared in connection with the defendant's sentencing, including the recommendation sheet and any prior reports on the defendant which are incorporated or referred to in the report; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event an issue as to the legality, propriety, or excessiveness of the sentence is raised on appeal, or if assigned counsel cites or relies upon the probation report in a brief or motion in any other way, counsel shall provide a complete copy of such report and any attachments to the court and the District Attorney's office prior to the filing of such brief or motion; and it is further,

ORDERED that pursuant to County Law § 722 the following named attorney is assigned as counsel to prosecute the appeal:

Robert C. Mitchell, Esq.

Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County - Appeals Bureau

Post Office Box 1697

Riverhead, New York 11901-3398

and it is further,

ORDERED that the appellant's time to perfect the appeal is enlarged; assigned counsel shall prosecute the appeal expeditiously in accordance with this court's rules (see 22 NYCRR 670.1, et seq.) and written directions; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the file has been sealed, it is hereby unsealed for the limited purpose of allowing assigned counsel or his representative access to the record for the purpose of preparing the appeal; such access shall include permission to copy the papers insofar as they pertain to the appellant; and it is further,

ORDERED that assigned counsel is directed to serve a copy of this order upon the Clerk of the court from which the appeal is taken.

KRAUSMAN, J.P., LUCIANO, COZIER, and SPOLZINO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

99 R 4635

Cayuga Corr. Fac.

Box 1150

Moravia, New York 13118




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M10995

F/

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN, J.P.

DANIEL F. LUCIANO

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO, JJ.

1995-07409

The People, etc., respondent,

v Kenwyn Holder, appellant.

(Ind. No. 14716/94)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion to Dismiss Appeal

Motion by the respondent to dismiss as abandoned an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Kings County, rendered July 18, 1995.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is granted and the appeal is dismissed (see 22 NYCRR 670.8[f]; CPL 470.60[1]).

KRAUSMAN, J.P., LUCIANO, COZIER, and SPOLZINO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M11078

F/

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN, J.

2003-08327

The People, etc., plaintiff,

v Leonard Holland, defendant.

(Ind. No. 802-89)

DECISION & ORDER ON APPLICATION

Application by the defendant, pursuant to CPL 450.15 and 460.15 for a certificate granting leave to appeal to this court from an order of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, dated August 19, 2003, which has been referred to me for determination.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is denied.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

Associate Justice



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M11080

F/

A. GAIL PRUDENTI, P.J.

2004-02781

The People, etc., plaintiff,

v Edward Jamison, defendant.

(Ind. No. 1563/98)

DECISION & ORDER ON APPLICATION

Application by the defendant, pursuant to CPL 450.15 and 460.15 for a certificate granting leave to appeal to this court from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated March 1, 2004, which has been referred to me for determination.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is denied.

A. GAIL PRUDENTI

Presiding Justice



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M10976

F/

FRED T. SANTUCCI, J.P.

ANITA R. FLORIO

ROBERT W. SCHMIDT

REINALDO E. RIVERA, JJ.

2002-09388

The People , etc., respondent, DECISION & ORDER

v Anthony Jones, a/k/a Anthony Lewis,

appellant.

(Ind. No. 4732/00)

ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant pro se for leave to serve and file a supplemental brief on an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Kings County, rendered October 3, 2002, and to be furnished with a copy of the typewritten transcript of the proceedings, if any.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is granted; and it is further,

ORDERED that the District Attorney shall file the transcript of the proceedings, if any, and the Clerk of this court shall deliver those minutes to the person in charge of the institution wherein the appellant is incarcerated for examination by the appellant; the transcript shall be returned to this court when the appellant files the supplemental brief or informs this court that no supplemental brief will be filed; and it is further,

ORDERED that the appellant shall file nine copies of the supplemental brief and serve one copy on the District Attorney.

Upon delivering the minutes to the institution, the Clerk of this court shall advise the appellant of the date by which the minutes are to be returned and the brief filed.

SANTUCCI, J.P., FLORIO, SCHMIDT, and RIVERA, JJ., concur

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's Address:

02 A 5552

Bare Hill Corr. Fac.

Caller Box 20 - 181 Brand Road

Malone, New York 12953




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M11023

F/

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN, J.P.

DANIEL F. LUCIANO

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO, JJ.

2001-03087

The People, etc., respondent,

v Michael J. Kazimer, appellant.

(Ind. No. 153/00)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion for Poor Person Relief
and to Assign Counsel
Appeal from Judgment

Motion by the appellant pro se for leave to prosecute an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Dutchess County, rendered March 27, 2001, as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is granted; and it is further,

ORDERED that the appeal will be heard on the original papers (including a certified transcript of the proceedings, if any) and on the appellant's and the respondent's briefs; the parties are directed to file nine copies of their respective briefs and to serve one copy on each other; and it is further,

ORDERED that the stenographer of the trial court is directed promptly to make, certify, and file two transcripts of the proceedings of any pretrial hearings, of the plea of guilty or of the trial, and of the imposition of sentence in this action, except for those minutes previously transcribed and certified (see 22 NYCRR 671.9); and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event that the case was tried to a conclusion before a jury, the stenographer shall also make, certify, and file two transcripts of the minutes of proceedings during jury selection; and it is further,

ORDERED that the Clerk of the trial court shall furnish one certified transcript of each of the proceedings set forth above to the appellant's counsel, without charge (see CPL 460.70); assigned counsel is directed to turn over those transcripts to the respondent when counsel serves the appellant's brief on the respondent; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the stenographer has already prepared a copy of any of the minutes for a codefendant, then the Clerk of the trial court is directed to reproduce a copy thereof for assigned counsel; and it is further,

ORDERED that upon service of a copy of this decision and order upon it, the Department of Probation is hereby authorized and directed to provide assigned counsel with a copy of the presentence report prepared in connection with the defendant's sentencing, including the recommendation sheet and any prior reports on the defendant which are incorporated or referred to in the report; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event an issue as to the legality, propriety, or excessiveness of the sentence is raised on appeal, or if assigned counsel cites or relies upon the probation report in a brief or motion in any other way, counsel shall provide a complete copy of such report and any attachments to the court and the District Attorney's office prior to the filing of such brief or motion; and it is further,

ORDERED that pursuant to County Law § 722 the following named attorney is assigned as counsel to prosecute the appeal:

David Goodman, Esq.

Public Defender

22 Market Street

Poughkeepsie, New York 12601

and it is further,

ORDERED that the appellant's time to perfect the appeal is enlarged; assigned counsel shall prosecute the appeal expeditiously in accordance with this court's rules (see 22 NYCRR 670.1, et seq.) and written directions; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the file has been sealed, it is hereby unsealed for the limited purpose of allowing assigned counsel or his representative access to the record for the purpose of preparing the appeal; such access shall include permission to copy the papers insofar as they pertain to the appellant; and it is further,

ORDERED that assigned counsel is directed to serve a copy of this order upon the Clerk of the court from which the appeal is taken.

KRAUSMAN, J.P., LUCIANO, COZIER, and SPOLZINO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

Please make inquiry to the State Inmate Locator

New York State Department of Correctional Services

Telephone: (518) 457-0043




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M11013

F/

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN, J.P.

DANIEL F. LUCIANO

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO, JJ.

2003-08683

The People, etc., respondent,

v Timothy Lewis, appellant.

(Ind. No. 1492/02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion for Poor Person Relief
and to Assign Counsel
Appeal from Judgment

Motion by the appellant pro se for leave to prosecute an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Nassau County, rendered September 8, 2003, as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is granted; and it is further,

ORDERED that the appeal will be heard on the original papers (including a certified transcript of the proceedings, if any) and on the appellant's and the respondent's briefs; the parties are directed to file nine copies of their respective briefs and to serve one copy on each other; and it is further,

ORDERED that the stenographer of the trial court is directed promptly to make, certify, and file two transcripts of the proceedings of any pretrial hearings, of the plea of guilty or of the trial, and of the imposition of sentence in this action, except for those minutes previously transcribed and certified (see 22 NYCRR 671.9); and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event that the case was tried to a conclusion before a jury, the stenographer shall also make, certify, and file two transcripts of the minutes of proceedings during jury selection; and it is further,

ORDERED that the Clerk of the trial court shall furnish one certified transcript of each of the proceedings set forth above to the appellant's counsel, without charge (see CPL 460.70); assigned counsel is directed to turn over those transcripts to the respondent when counsel serves the appellant's brief on the respondent; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the stenographer has already prepared a copy of any of the minutes for a codefendant, then the Clerk of the trial court is directed to reproduce a copy thereof for assigned counsel; and it is further,

ORDERED that upon service of a copy of this decision and order upon it, the Department of Probation is hereby authorized and directed to provide assigned counsel with a copy of the presentence report prepared in connection with the defendant's sentencing, including the recommendation sheet and any prior reports on the defendant which are incorporated or referred to in the report; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event an issue as to the legality, propriety, or excessiveness of the sentence is raised on appeal, or if assigned counsel cites or relies upon the probation report in a brief or motion in any other way, counsel shall provide a complete copy of such report and any attachments to the court and the District Attorney's office prior to the filing of such brief or motion; and it is further,

ORDERED that pursuant to County Law § 722 the following named attorney is assigned as counsel to prosecute the appeal:

Paul R. Delle, Esq.

725 Front Street

Hempstead, New York 11550

and it is further,

ORDERED that the appellant's time to perfect the appeal is enlarged; assigned counsel shall prosecute the appeal expeditiously in accordance with this court's rules (see 22 NYCRR 670.1, et seq.) and written directions; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the file has been sealed, it is hereby unsealed for the limited purpose of allowing assigned counsel or his representative access to the record for the purpose of preparing the appeal; such access shall include permission to copy the papers insofar as they pertain to the appellant; and it is further,

ORDERED that assigned counsel is directed to serve a copy of this order upon the Clerk of the court from which the appeal is taken.

KRAUSMAN, J.P., LUCIANO, COZIER, and SPOLZINO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

c/o Paul Delle, Esq.

725 Front Street

Hempstead, New York 11550




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M11006

F/

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN, J.P.

DANIEL F. LUCIANO

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO, JJ.

2004-00264

The People, etc., respondent,

v Dimas Lopez, appellant.

(Ind. No. 02-00745)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant pro se on an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Westchester County, rendered December 15, 2003, for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is denied, with leave to renew upon proper papers, including the appellant's affidavit setting forth (1) the amount and source of counsel fees paid to retained counsel, and (2) if on bail before conviction, the amount and source of the bail money, and if bail was the appellant's own money, what happened to the same after conviction.

KRAUSMAN, J.P., LUCIANO, COZIER and SPOLZINO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M10990

F/

A. GAIL PRUDENTI, P.J.

DAVID S. RITTER

FRED T. SANTUCCI

MYRIAM J. ALTMAN

ANITA R. FLORIO, JJ.

2000-10226

The People, etc., respondent,

v Daniel Lyons, appellant.

(Ind. No. 4272/99)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

On the court's own motion, it is

Ordered that the decision and order on motion in the above-entitled action dated October 14, 2003, is amended by deleting from the caption thereof the words "Ind. No. 4271/99" and substituting therefor the words "Ind. No. 4272/99".

PRUDENTI, P.J., RITTER, SANTUCCI, ALTMAN, and FLORIO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M10989

F/

NANCY E. SMITH, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

WILLIAM F. MASTRO, JJ.

2003-04378

The People, etc., respondent,

v Timothy Mann, appellant.

(Ind. No. 02-00739)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant pro se on an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Orange County, rendered April 14, 2003, for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is denied, with leave to renew upon proper papers, including the appellant's affidavit setting forth (1) the appellant's full financial situation including all assets, both real and personal, as well as any and all sources of income before conviction, and (2) the amount and source of counsel fees paid to retained counsel.

SMITH, J.P., KRAUSMAN, CRANE and MASTRO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M10992

F/

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN, J.P.

DANIEL F. LUCIANO

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO, JJ.

2002-05698

The People, etc., respondent,

v Peter McGrath, appellant.

(Ind. No. 01-00548)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion to File a Supplemental Brief

Motion by the appellant pro se for leave to serve and file a supplemental brief on an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Orange County, rendered June 20, 2002.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is denied.

KRAUSMAN, J.P., LUCIANO, COZIER, and SPOLZINO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

02 A 3385

Clinton Corr. Fac.

Box 2002

Dannemora, New York 12929



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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M11005

F/

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN, J.P.

DANIEL F. LUCIANO

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO, JJ.

2004-02055

The People, etc., respondent,

v Steven Nolasco, appellant.

(Ind. No. 1385-02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant pro se on an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Suffolk County, rendered January 17, 2003, for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is denied, with leave to renew upon proper papers, including the appellant's affidavit setting forth (1) the amount and source of counsel fees paid to retained counsel, and (2) if on bail before conviction, the amount and source of the bail money, and if bail was the appellant's own money, what happened to the same after conviction.

KRAUSMAN, J.P., LUCIANO, COZIER and SPOLZINO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M11002

F/

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN, J.P.

DANIEL F. LUCIANO

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO, JJ.

2004-02143

The People, etc., respondent,

v Brian Palmer, appellant.

(Ind. No. 5414/03)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant pro se on an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Kings County, rendered February 27, 2004, for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is denied, with leave to renew upon proper papers, including the appellant's affidavit setting forth if on bail before conviction, the amount and source of the bail money, and if bail was the appellant's own money, what happened to the same after conviction.

KRAUSMAN, J.P., LUCIANO, COZIER and SPOLZINO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M10991

F/

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN, J.P.

DANIEL F. LUCIANO

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO, JJ.

2004-03409

The People, etc., plaintiff,

v Mehul Patel, defendant.

(Ind. No. 1307N/03)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the defendant pursuant to CPL 460.30 to extend his time to take an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Nassau County, rendered July 31, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is denied.

KRAUSMAN, J.P., LUCIANO, COZIER, and SPOLZINO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M11012

F/

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN, J.P.

DANIEL F. LUCIANO

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO, JJ.

2001-07389

The People , etc., respondent, DECISION & ORDER

v Najee Player, appellant.

(Ind. No. 371-00)

ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant pro se for leave to serve and file a supplemental brief on an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Suffolk County, rendered August 6, 2001, and to be furnished with a copy of the typewritten transcript of the proceedings, if any.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is granted; and it is further,

ORDERED that the District Attorney shall file the transcript of the proceedings, if any, and the Clerk of this court shall deliver those minutes to the person in charge of the institution wherein the appellant is incarcerated for examination by the appellant; the transcript shall be returned to this court when the appellant files the supplemental brief or informs this court that no supplemental brief will be filed; and it is further,

ORDERED that the appellant shall file nine copies of the supplemental brief and serve one copy on the District Attorney.

Upon delivering the minutes to the institution, the Clerk of this court shall advise the appellant of the date by which the minutes are to be returned and the brief filed.

KRAUSMAN, J.P., LUCIANO, COZIER, and SPOLZINO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's Address:

01 A 4523

Shawangunk Corr. Fac.

Box 700

Wallkill, New York 12589



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M10988

F/

FRED T. SANTUCCI, J.P.

ANITA R. FLORIO

ROBERT W. SCHMIDT

REINALDO E. RIVERA, JJ.

2004-02278

The People, etc., respondent,

v Octavio Leon Ramos, appellant.

(Ind. No. 3472/02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant pro se on an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Queens County, rendered March 12, 2004, for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is denied, with leave to renew upon proper papers, including the appellant's affidavit setting forth (1) the source of counsel fees paid to retained counsel, and (2) if on bail before conviction, the amount and source of the bail money, and if bail was the appellant's own money, what happened to the same after conviction.

SANTUCCI, J.P., FLORIO, SCHMIDT and RIVERA, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN, J.P.

DANIEL F. LUCIANO

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO, JJ.

2003-07344

The People, etc., respondent,

v Jose A. Romero, appellant.

(Ind. No. 3108-02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion for Poor Person Relief
and to Assign Counsel
Appeal from Judgment

Renewed motion by the appellant pro se for leave to prosecute an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Suffolk County, rendered July 23, 2003, as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is granted; and it is further,

ORDERED that the appeal will be heard on the original papers (including a certified transcript of the proceedings, if any) and on the appellant's and the respondent's briefs; the parties are directed to file nine copies of their respective briefs and to serve one copy on each other; and it is further,

ORDERED that the stenographer of the trial court is directed promptly to make, certify, and file two transcripts of the proceedings of any pretrial hearings, of the plea of guilty or of the trial, and of the imposition of sentence in this action, except for those minutes previously transcribed and certified (see 22 NYCRR 671.9); and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event that the case was tried to a conclusion before a jury, the stenographer shall also make, certify, and file two transcripts of the minutes of proceedings during jury selection; and it is further,

ORDERED that the Clerk of the trial court shall furnish one certified transcript of each of the proceedings set forth above to the appellant's counsel, without charge (see CPL 460.70); assigned counsel is directed to turn over those transcripts to the respondent when counsel serves the appellant's brief on the respondent; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the stenographer has already prepared a copy of any of the minutes for a codefendant, then the Clerk of the trial court is directed to reproduce a copy thereof for assigned counsel; and it is further,

ORDERED that upon service of a copy of this decision and order upon it, the Department of Probation is hereby authorized and directed to provide assigned counsel with a copy of the presentence report prepared in connection with the defendant's sentencing, including the recommendation sheet and any prior reports on the defendant which are incorporated or referred to in the report; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event an issue as to the legality, propriety, or excessiveness of the sentence is raised on appeal, or if assigned counsel cites or relies upon the probation report in a brief or motion in any other way, counsel shall provide a complete copy of such report and any attachments to the court and the District Attorney's office prior to the filing of such brief or motion; and it is further,

ORDERED that pursuant to County Law § 722 the following named attorney is assigned as counsel to prosecute the appeal:

Robert C. Mitchell, Esq.

Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County - Appeals Bureau

Post Office Box 1697

Riverhead, New York 11901-3398

and it is further,

ORDERED that the appellant's time to perfect the appeal is enlarged; assigned counsel shall prosecute the appeal expeditiously in accordance with this court's rules (see 22 NYCRR 670.1, et seq.) and written directions; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the file has been sealed, it is hereby unsealed for the limited purpose of allowing assigned counsel or his representative access to the record for the purpose of preparing the appeal; such access shall include permission to copy the papers insofar as they pertain to the appellant; and it is further,

ORDERED that assigned counsel is directed to serve a copy of this order upon the Clerk of the court from which the appeal is taken.

KRAUSMAN, J.P., LUCIANO, COZIER, and SPOLZINO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

03 R 4020

Mid-State Corr. Fac.

Box 2500

Marcy, New York 13403




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GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN, J.P.

DANIEL F. LUCIANO

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO, JJ.

2004-01687

The People, etc., respondent,

v Vernon Roper, appellant.

(Ind. No. 208/01)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion for Poor Person Relief
and to Assign Counsel
Appeal from Judgment

Renewed motion by the appellant pro se for leave to prosecute an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Nassau County, rendered July 9, 2003, as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is granted; and it is further,

ORDERED that the appeal will be heard on the original papers (including a certified transcript of the proceedings, if any) and on the appellant's and the respondent's briefs; the parties are directed to file nine copies of their respective briefs and to serve one copy on each other; and it is further,

ORDERED that the stenographer of the trial court is directed promptly to make, certify, and file two transcripts of the proceedings of any pretrial hearings, of the plea of guilty or of the trial, and of the imposition of sentence in this action, except for those minutes previously transcribed and certified (see 22 NYCRR 671.9); and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event that the case was tried to a conclusion before a jury, the stenographer shall also make, certify, and file two transcripts of the minutes of proceedings during jury selection; and it is further,

ORDERED that the Clerk of the trial court shall furnish one certified transcript of each of the proceedings set forth above to the appellant's counsel, without charge (see CPL 460.70); assigned counsel is directed to turn over those transcripts to the respondent when counsel serves the appellant's brief on the respondent; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the stenographer has already prepared a copy of any of the minutes for a codefendant, then the Clerk of the trial court is directed to reproduce a copy thereof for assigned counsel; and it is further,

ORDERED that upon service of a copy of this decision and order upon it, the Department of Probation is hereby authorized and directed to provide assigned counsel with a copy of the presentence report prepared in connection with the defendant's sentencing, including the recommendation sheet and any prior reports on the defendant which are incorporated or referred to in the report; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event an issue as to the legality, propriety, or excessiveness of the sentence is raised on appeal, or if assigned counsel cites or relies upon the probation report in a brief or motion in any other way, counsel shall provide a complete copy of such report and any attachments to the court and the District Attorney's office prior to the filing of such brief or motion; and it is further,

ORDERED that pursuant to County Law § 722 the following named attorney is assigned as counsel to prosecute the appeal:

Gail Patricia Ennis, Esq.

Post Office Box 220088

Great Neck, New York 11021

and it is further,

ORDERED that the appellant's time to perfect the appeal is enlarged; assigned counsel shall prosecute the appeal expeditiously in accordance with this court's rules (see 22 NYCRR 670.1, et seq.) and written directions; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the file has been sealed, it is hereby unsealed for the limited purpose of allowing assigned counsel or his representative access to the record for the purpose of preparing the appeal; such access shall include permission to copy the papers insofar as they pertain to the appellant; and it is further,

ORDERED that assigned counsel is directed to serve a copy of this order upon the Clerk of the court from which the appeal is taken.

KRAUSMAN, J.P., LUCIANO, COZIER, and SPOLZINO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

03 R 4016

Cape Vincent Corr. Fac.

Route 12E - Box 739

Cape Vincent, New York 13618




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FRED T. SANTUCCI, J.P.

ANITA R. FLORIO

ROBERT W. SCHMIDT

REINALDO E. RIVERA, JJ.

2002-04228, 2003-04320

The People, etc., respondent,

v Julius Scalercio, appellant.

(Ind. Nos. 1715-97, 2781-99)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant pro se, in effect, for leave to serve and file a supplemental reply brief on appeals from a judgment and an amended judgment of the County Court, Suffolk County, both rendered April 29, 2002.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and no papers having been filed in opposition or relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is denied.

SANTUCCI, J.P., FLORIO, SCHMIDT, and RIVERA, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

02 A 2639

Fishkill Corr. Fac.

Box 1245

Beacon, New York 12508



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M10994

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GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN, J.P.

DANIEL F. LUCIANO

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO, JJ.

2004-01073

The People, etc., plaintiff,

v Jose Sibre, defendant.

(Ind. No. 3575/02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion for Leave to Serve
Late Notice of Appeal, for Poor
Person Relief & to Assign
Counsel - Appeal from Judgment

Motion by the defendant pro se pursuant to CPL 460.30 for an extension of time to take an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Queens County, rendered June 11, 2003, for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is denied.

KRAUSMAN, J.P., LUCIANO, COZIER, and SPOLZINO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's Address:

03 A 3364

Franklin Corr. Fac.

Box 10 - 62 Bare Hill Road

Malone, New York 12953



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M11004

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GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN, J.P.

DANIEL F. LUCIANO

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO, JJ.

2003-09135, 2003-09136

The People, etc., respondent,

v Jerome A. Sifontes, appellant.

(Ind. Nos. 99-00245, 00-00091)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant pro se on appeals from two judgments of the County Court, Rockland County, both rendered November 27, 2002, for leave to prosecute the appeals as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is denied, with leave to renew upon proper papers, including the appellant's affidavit setting forth (1) the amount and source of counsel fees paid to retained counsel, and (2) if on bail before conviction, the amount and source of the bail money, and if bail was the appellant's own money, what happened to the same after conviction.

KRAUSMAN, J.P., LUCIANO, COZIER and SPOLZINO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M11007

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GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN, J.P.

DANIEL F. LUCIANO

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO, JJ.

2004-02000

The People, etc., respondent,

v Leneair O. Smith, appellant.

(Ind. No. 2951-02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant pro se on an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Suffolk County, rendered February 17, 2004, for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is denied, with leave to renew upon proper papers, including the appellant's affidavit setting forth (1) the amount and source of counsel fees paid to retained counsel, and (2) if on bail before conviction, the amount and source of the bail money, and if bail was the appellant's own money, what happened to the same after conviction.

KRAUSMAN, J.P., LUCIANO, COZIER and SPOLZINO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M10962

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GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

THOMAS A. ADAMS

BARRY A. COZIER, JJ.

2004-01466

The People, etc., respondent,

v Lonnie C. Thomas, appellant.

(Ind. No. 03-00559)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion for Leave to Serve
Late Notice of Appeal, for Poor
Person Relief & to Assign
Counsel - Appeal from Judgment

Motion by the appellant pro se pursuant to CPL 460.30 for an extension of time to take an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Orange County, rendered January 27, 2003, for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is for an extension of time to take an appeal is denied as unnecessary as the notice of appeal was timely served and filed; and it is further,

ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person and for the assignment of counsel is granted; and it is further,

ORDERED that the appeal will be heard on the original papers (including a certified transcript of the proceedings, if any) and on the appellant's and the respondent's briefs; the parties are directed to file nine copies of their respective briefs and to serve one copy on each other; and it is further,

ORDERED that the stenographer of the trial court is directed promptly to make, certify, and file two transcripts of the proceedings of any pretrial hearings, of the plea of guilty or of the trial, and of the imposition of sentence in this action, except for those minutes previously transcribed and certified (see 22 NYCRR 671.9); and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event that the case was tried to a conclusion before a jury, the stenographer shall also make, certify, and file two transcripts of the minutes of proceedings during jury selection; and it is further,

ORDERED that the Clerk of the trial court shall furnish one certified transcript of each of the proceedings set forth above to the appellant's counsel, without charge (see CPL 460.70); assigned counsel is directed to turn over those transcripts to the respondent when counsel serves the appellant's brief on the respondent; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the stenographer has already prepared a copy of any of the minutes for a codefendant, then the Clerk of the trial court is directed to reproduce a copy thereof for assigned counsel; and it is further,

ORDERED that, upon service of a copy of this decision and order upon it, the Department of Probation is hereby authorized and directed to provide assigned counsel with a copy of the presentence report prepared in connection with the defendant's sentencing, including the recommendation sheet and any prior reports on the defendant which are incorporated in or referred to in the report; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event an issue as to the legality, propriety, or excessiveness of the sentence is raised on appeal, or if assigned counsel cites or relies upon the probation report in a brief or motion in any other way, counsel shall provide a complete copy of such report and any attachments to the court and the District Attorney's office prior to the filing of such brief or motion; and it is further,

ORDERED that pursuant to County Law § 722 the following named attorney is assigned as counsel to prosecute the appeal:

Warren S. Hecht, Esq.

118-21 Queens Blvd.

Forest Hills, New York 11375

and it is further,

ORDERED that the appellant's time to perfect the appeal is enlarged; assigned counsel shall prosecute the appeal expeditiously in accordance with this court's rules (see 22 NYCRR 670.1, et seq.) and written directions; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the file has been sealed, it is hereby unsealed for the limited purpose of allowing assigned counsel or his or her representative access to the record for the purpose of preparing the appeal; such access shall include permission to copy the papers insofar as they pertain to the appellant; and it is further,

ORDERED that assigned counsel is directed to serve a copy of this order upon the Clerk of the court from which the appeal is taken.

KRAUSMAN, J.P., GOLDSTEIN, ADAMS, and COZIER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's Address:

04 A 0583

Downstate Corr. Fac.

Box F

Fishkill, New York 12524




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GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN, J.P.

DANIEL F. LUCIANO

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO, JJ.

2003-07954

The People, etc., respondent,

v John Vallejos, appellant.

(Ind. No. 2061-02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant pro se on an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Suffolk County, rendered August 18, 2003, for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is denied, with leave to renew upon proper papers, including the appellant's affidavit setting forth (1) the appellant's full financial situation including assets, both real and personal, as well as any and all sources of income before conviction, (2) the amount and source of counsel fees paid to retained counsel, and (3) if on bail before conviction, the amount and source of the bail money, and if bail was the appellant's own money, what happened to the same after conviction.

KRAUSMAN, J.P., LUCIANO, COZIER and SPOLZINO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M11079

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GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN, J.

2003-07870

The People, etc., plaintiff,

v Carlos Vega, defendant.

(Ind. No. 3554/93)

DECISION & ORDER ON APPLICATION

Application by the defendant, pursuant to CPL 450.15 and 460.15 for a certificate granting leave to appeal to this court from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, entered July 14, 2003, which has been referred to me for determination.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is denied.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

Associate Justice



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M11018

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GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN, J.P.

DANIEL F. LUCIANO

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO, JJ.

2003-11048

The People, etc., respondent,

v Roy Velsor, appellant.

(Ind. No. 3075-02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion for Poor Person Relief
and to Assign Counsel
Appeal from Judgment

Renewed motion by the appellant pro se for leave to prosecute an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, rendered November 17, 2003, as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is granted; and it is further,

ORDERED that the appeal will be heard on the original papers (including a certified transcript of the proceedings, if any) and on the appellant's and the respondent's briefs; the parties are directed to file nine copies of their respective briefs and to serve one copy on each other; and it is further,

ORDERED that the stenographer of the trial court is directed promptly to make, certify, and file two transcripts of the proceedings of any pretrial hearings, of the plea of guilty or of the trial, and of the imposition of sentence in this action, except for those minutes previously transcribed and certified (see 22 NYCRR 671.9); and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event that the case was tried to a conclusion before a jury, the stenographer shall also make, certify, and file two transcripts of the minutes of proceedings during jury selection; and it is further,

ORDERED that the Clerk of the trial court shall furnish one certified transcript of each of the proceedings set forth above to the appellant's counsel, without charge (see CPL 460.70); assigned counsel is directed to turn over those transcripts to the respondent when counsel serves the appellant's brief on the respondent; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the stenographer has already prepared a copy of any of the minutes for a codefendant, then the Clerk of the trial court is directed to reproduce a copy thereof for assigned counsel; and it is further,

ORDERED that upon service of a copy of this decision and order upon it, the Department of Probation is hereby authorized and directed to provide assigned counsel with a copy of the presentence report prepared in connection with the defendant's sentencing, including the recommendation sheet and any prior reports on the defendant which are incorporated or referred to in the report; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event an issue as to the legality, propriety, or excessiveness of the sentence is raised on appeal, or if assigned counsel cites or relies upon the probation report in a brief or motion in any other way, counsel shall provide a complete copy of such report and any attachments to the court and the District Attorney's office prior to the filing of such brief or motion; and it is further,

ORDERED that pursuant to County Law § 722 the following named attorney is assigned as counsel to prosecute the appeal:

Robert C. Mitchell, Esq.

Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County - Appeals Bureau

Post Office Box 1697

Riverhead, New York 11901-3398

and it is further,

ORDERED that the appellant's time to perfect the appeal is enlarged; assigned counsel shall prosecute the appeal expeditiously in accordance with this court's rules (see 22 NYCRR 670.1, et seq.) and written directions; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the file has been sealed, it is hereby unsealed for the limited purpose of allowing assigned counsel or his representative access to the record for the purpose of preparing the appeal; such access shall include permission to copy the papers insofar as they pertain to the appellant; and it is further,

ORDERED that assigned counsel is directed to serve a copy of this order upon the Clerk of the court from which the appeal is taken.

KRAUSMAN, J.P., LUCIANO, COZIER, and SPOLZINO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

03 A 6260

Collins Corr. Fac.

Box 340

Collins, New York 14034




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M11001

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GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN, J.P.

DANIEL F. LUCIANO

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO, JJ.

2004-02372

The People, etc., respondent,

v Mark A. White, a/k/a Mark Benin,

appellant.

(Ind. No. 1262/03)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant pro se on an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Nassau County, rendered March 3, 2004, for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is denied, with leave to renew upon proper papers, including the appellant's affidavit setting forth (1) the appellant's full financial situation including assets, both real and personal, as well as any and all sources of income before conviction, (2) the amount and source of counsel fees paid to retained counsel, and (3) if on bail before conviction, the amount and source of the bail money, and if bail was the appellant's own money, what happened to the same after conviction.

KRAUSMAN, J.P., LUCIANO, COZIER and SPOLZINO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN, J.P.

DANIEL F. LUCIANO

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO, JJ.

2004-02783

The People, etc., plaintiff,

v Richard Whitehouse, defendant.

(Ind. No. 1477-02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion for Leave to Serve
Late Notice of Appeal, for Poor
Person Relief & to Assign
Counsel - Appeal from Judgment

Motion by the defendant pro se pursuant to CPL 460.30 for an extension of time to take an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Suffolk County, rendered February 26, 2003, for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is denied.

KRAUSMAN, J.P., LUCIANO, COZIER, and SPOLZINO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's Address:

03 A 1172

Coxsackie Corr. Fac.

Box 999

Coxsackie, New York 12051