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discussed Cited as authority (rule) Matter of Smith v. Annucci
N.Y. App. Div. · 2023 · confidence medium
The misbehavior report, documentary evidence and testimony at the hearing constitute substantial evidence to support the determination of guilt ( see Matter of Ocasio v Bullis , 162 AD3d 1424 , 1424 [3d Dept 2018]; Matter of Reyes v Keyser , 150 AD3d 1502, 1503-1504 [3d Dept 2017]; Matter of Lopez v Annucci , 146 AD3d 1262, 1263 [3d Dept 2017]; Matter of Walker v Fischer , 108 AD3d 999, 1000 [3d Dept 2013]).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Matter of Lebron v. New York State Dept. of Corr. & Community Supervision
N.Y. App. Div. · 2021 · confidence medium
Petitioner's denial that he assaulted the correction officer and his testimony that it was he who was assaulted presented a credibility issue for the Hearing Officer to resolve ( see Matter of Land v Annucci , 156 AD3d 1103, 1104 [2017]; Matter of Walker v Fischer , 108 AD3d 999, 1000 [2013]).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Genyard v. Annucci
N.Y. App. Div. · 2016 · confidence medium
Petitioner maintained that he was assaulted and that the misbehavior report was written in retaliation for prior grievances that he had filed, but his testimony and that of his inmate witnesses presented a credibility issue for the Hearing Officer to resolve (see Matter of Quezada v Fischer, 113 AD3d 1004, 1004 [2014]; Matter of Walker v Fischer, 108 AD3d 999, 1000 [2013]).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Genyard v. Annucci
N.Y. App. Div. · 2016 · confidence medium
Petitioner maintained that he was assaulted and that the misbehavior report was written in retaliation for prior grievances that he had filed, but his testimony and that of his inmate witnesses presented a credibility issue for the Hearing Officer to resolve (see Matter of Quezada v Fischer, 113 AD3d 1004, 1004 [2014]; Matter of Walker v Fischer, 108 AD3d 999, 1000 [2013]).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Matter of Douglas v. Fischer
N.Y. App. Div. · 2015 · confidence medium
The misbehavior report, related documentation and testimony of correction officers involved in the incident provide substantial evidence supporting the determination of guilt (see Matter of Alsaifullah v Fischer, 118 AD3d 1239, 1240 [2014], lv denied 24 NY3d 906 [2014]; Matter of Walker v Fischer, 108 AD3d 999, 1000 [2013]).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Matter of Lopez v. New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
N.Y. App. Div. · 2015 · confidence medium
Initially, respondent concedes and we agree that substantial evidence does not support that part of the determination finding petitioner guilty of creating a disturbance (see Matter of Walker v Fischer, 108 AD3d 999, 1000 [2013]).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Hyatt v. Fischer
N.Y. App. Div. · 2014 · confidence medium
Initially, respondent concedes and we agree, upon reviewing the record, that the misbehavior report failed to provide petitioner with adequate notice of the charges of interfering with an employee and creating a disturbance, and substantial evidence does not support the determination finding petitioner guilty of making threats (see Matter of Madden v Griffin, 109 AD3d 1060 , 1061 [2013], lv denied 22 NY3d 860 [2014]; Matter of Walker v Fischer, 108 AD3d 999, 1000 [2013]; Matter of Simmons v Fischer, 105 AD3d 1288, 1289 [2013]).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Hyatt v. Fischer
N.Y. App. Div. · 2014 · confidence medium
Initially, respondent concedes and we agree, upon reviewing the record, that the misbehavior report failed to provide petitioner with adequate notice of the charges of interfering with an employee and creating a disturbance, and substantial evidence does not support the determination finding petitioner guilty of making threats (see Matter of Madden v Griffin, 109 AD3d 1060 , 1061 [2013], lv denied 22 NY3d 860 [2014]; Matter of Walker v Fischer, 108 AD3d 999, 1000 [2013]; Matter of Simmons v Fischer, 105 AD3d 1288, 1289 [2013]).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Quezada v. Fischer
N.Y. App. Div. · 2014 · confidence medium
Although petitioner maintained that the misbehavior report was prepared in retaliation for grievances and complaints he had filed against staff, that the correction officer who came to pack his cell inflicted the injuries to himself and that it was he who was assaulted by officers, this presented a credibility issue for the Hearing Officer to resolve (see Matter of Walker v Fischer, 108 AD3d 999, 1000 [2013]; Matter of Hemphill v Fischer, 94 AD3d 1309 [2012] ).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Quezada v. Fischer
N.Y. App. Div. · 2014 · confidence medium
Although petitioner maintained that the misbehavior report was prepared in retaliation for grievances and complaints he had filed against staff, that the correction officer who came to pack his cell inflicted the injuries to himself and that it was he who was assaulted by officers, this presented a credibility issue for the Hearing Officer to resolve (see Matter of Walker v Fischer, 108 AD3d 999, 1000 [2013]; Matter of Hemphill v Fischer, 94 AD3d 1309 [2012] ).
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In the Matter of James Walker
v.
Brian Fischer, as Commissioner of Corrections and Community Supervision
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York.
Jul 25, 2013.
108 A.D.3d 999
Cited by 10 opinions  |  Published

Proceeding pursuant to CPLR article 78 (transferred to this Court by order of the Supreme Court, entered in Albany County) to review a determination of respondent which found petitioner guilty of violating certain prison disciplinary rules.

A male correction officer observed petitioner staring at a female correction counselor’s behind in a sexual manner. The officer called out to petitioner and, when petitioner did not respond, the officer approached and pointed his hand at petitioner’s face to get his attention. Petitioner slapped the officer’s hand away. As a result, petitioner was charged in a misbehavior report with creating a disturbance, assaulting staff, interfering with staff and engaging in violent conduct. He was found guilty of the charges following a tier III disciplinary hearing and the[*1000] determination was affirmed on administrative appeal.* This CPLR article 78 proceeding ensued.

Initially, upon reviewing the record, we agree with petitioner, and respondent concedes, that substantial evidence does not support that part of the determination finding petitioner guilty of creating a disturbance (see Matter of Hood v Fischer, 100 AD3d 1122, 1123 [2012]; Matter of Pabon v Goord, 6 AD3d 833, 833-834 [2004]). We reach a different conclusion, however, with respect to the remaining charges. The misbehavior report, related documentation and testimony of the correction officer involved in the incident provide substantial evidence supporting that part of the determination finding petitioner guilty of assaulting staff, interfering with staff and engaging in violent conduct (see Matter of Somerville v Fischer, 94 AD3d 1311, 1312 [2012], lv denied 19 NY3d 810 [2012]; Matter of White v Fischer, 87 AD3d 1249, 1250 [2011]). Petitioner’s testimony that it was he who was assaulted and that the misbehavior report was written in retaliation for a prior incident involving the officer presented a credibility issue for the Hearing Officer to resolve (see Matter of Moreno v Fischer, 100 AD3d 1167, 1167 [2012]; Matter of Jackson v Dubray, 56 AD3d 919 [2008]). Although a loss of good time was imposed as part of the penalty, petitioner has been released from custody to parole supervision thereby rendering this part of the penalty moot (see Matter of Whaley v Goord, 47 AD3d 1132, 1133 [2008]; see also Matter of Walker v Senkowski, 260 AD2d 830, 831 [1999]).

Peters, P.J., Lahtinen, Spain and Egan Jr., JJ., concur. Adjudged that the determination is modified, without costs, by reversing so much thereof as found petitioner guilty of creating a disturbance; petition granted to that extent and respondent is directed to expunge all references thereto from petitioner’s institutional record; and, as so modified, confirmed.

Because petitioner’s conditional release date was earlier than his maximum expiration date and a loss of good time was imposed as part of the penalty, the determination was automatically reviewed administratively prior to petitioner filing his administrative appeal (see 7 NYCRR 263.2 [a] [3]), which the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision considered as a request for reconsideration and adhered to its original determination.