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People v Deans 2026 NY Slip Op 06318 October 28, 2026 Appellate Division, Second 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 Kanares Deans, appellant. Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department Decided on October 28, 2026 2021-03984, (Ind. No. 6082/19) Mark