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People v Barber 2026 NY Slip Op 05687 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 JASON W. BARBER, DEFENDANT-APPELLANT. Decided on October 2, 2026 MOTION NO. (483/24) KA 22-00728. Present: Lindley, J.P., Montour, Ogden, And Hannah, JJ. (Filed Oct. 2, 2026