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People v Valdes-Pica 2026 NY Slip Op 06589 November 12, 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 Joel G. Valdes-Pica, Appellant. Decided and Entered:November 12, 20