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People v Mease 2026 NY Slip Op 05618 October 2, 2026 Appellate Division, Fourth Department 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, RESPONDENT, v MICHAEL MEASE, DEFENDANT-APPELLANT. (APPEAL NO. 2.) Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department Decided on October 2, 2026 578 KA 22-01852