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People v Stencel 2026 NY Slip Op 04574 July 24, 2026 Curran, 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, APPELLANT, v RYAN STENCEL, DEFENDANT-RESPONDENT. Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department Decided on July 24, 2026 221 KA 24-01665 Present: Lindley, J.P., Curran, Ogden,