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People v Hernandez 2026 NY Slip Op 04914 August 6, 2026 Appellate Division, First 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 Steven Hernandez, Defendant-Appellant. Decided and Entered: August 06, 2026 Ind No. 70372/23|70372/23|Appeal No. 5250|Case No. 2024-04952| Before: Manzanet-Daniels, J.P., Moulton