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People v Branston 2026 NY Slip Op 04456 July 16, 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 Michiel L. Branston, Appellant. Decided and Entered:July 16, 2026 CR-24-1114 Calendar Date: June 1, 2026 Before: Clark, J.P., Fisher, Powers, Mackey And Corcoran, JJ. John A