Opinion Excerpt

People v L.M. 2026 NY Slip Op 26158 September 21, 2026 County Court, Columbia County Michael C. Howard, J. Published by New York State Law Reporting Bureau pursuant to Judiciary Law § 431. This decision is uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. The People of the State of New York v L.M., Defendant. County Court, Columbia County Decided on September 21, 2026 IND-70163-24 HONORABLE CHRIS LIBERATI-CONANT Columbia County District Attorney 325 Columbia Street