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People v Ortiz 2026 NY Slip Op 04347 July 9, 2026 Appellate Division, Third 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 Jesus M. Ortiz, Appellant. Decided and Entered:July 9, 2026 CR-25-0458 Calendar Date: May 28, 2026 Before: Garry, P.J., Fisher, Mackey, Corcoran And Ryba, JJ. Craig Meyerson, Peru