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16 New York opinions name it 6 courts 1970–2025 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New York courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (10)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Arltgreen
nyappdiv · 2023 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025As such, her bail status "amounts to no more than the type of situational coercion faced by many defendants who are offered a plea deal and that [she] made a choice among alternative courses of action which did not render [her] plea involuntary" ( People v Arlt , 219 AD3d 986, 989 [3d Dept 2023] [internal quotation marks and citations omitted], lv denied 40 NY3d 996 [2023]; see People v Drake , 224 AD3d [*6]1138, 1140 [3d Dept 2024]).

2025As such, her bail status "amounts to no more than the type of situational coercion faced by many defendants who are offered a plea deal and that [she] made a choice among alternative courses of action which did not render [her] plea involuntary" ( People v Arlt , 219 AD3d 986, 989 [3d Dept 2023] [internal quotation marks and citations omitted], lv denied 40 NY3d 996 [2023]; see People v Drake , 224 AD3d [*6]1138, 1140 [3d Dept 2024]).

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People v. Mateogreen
ny · 2004 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011A court officer’s testimony describing a statement made by defendant during a bail hearing was properly allowed into evidence under the requisite balancing test (see People v Mateo, 2 NY3d 383, 424-425 [2004], cert denied 542 US 946 [2004]).

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City of New York v. Maulgreen
ny · 2010 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011That the class members may have suffered the deprivation of their constitutional right to counsel in varying manners—be it through outright denial of counsel during arraignment or a bail hearing, or nonrepresentation at a critical stage—does not compel a conclusion that individual issues predominate; “it is ‘predominance, not identity or unanimity,’ that is the linchpin of commonality” (City of New York v Maul, 14 NY3d at 514 , quoting Friar v Vanguard Holding Corp., 78 AD2d at 98 ; see Fleming v Barnwell Nursing Home & Health Facilities, 309 AD2d 1132, 1133-1134 [2003]).

2011Likewise, “the fact that questions peculiar to each individual may remain after resolution of the common questions is not fatal to the class action” (City of New York v Maul, 14 NY3d at 514 [internal quotation marks and citation omitted]).

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Fleming v. Barnwell Nursing Home & Health Facilities, Inc.green
nyappdiv · 2003 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011That the class members may have suffered the deprivation of their constitutional right to counsel in varying manners—be it through outright denial of counsel during arraignment or a bail hearing, or nonrepresentation at a critical stage—does not compel a conclusion that individual issues predominate; “it is ‘predominance, not identity or unanimity,’ that is the linchpin of commonality” (City of New York v Maul, 14 NY3d at 514 , quoting Friar v Vanguard Holding Corp., 78 AD2d at 98 ; see Fleming v Barnwell Nursing Home & Health Facilities, 309 AD2d 1132, 1133-1134 [2003]).

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Higazy v. Templetongreen
ca2 · 2007 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010There is no question that “a bail hearing is a critical stage of the State’s criminal process” (Higazy v Templeton, 505 F3d 161, 172 [2d Cir 2007] [internal quotation marks and citation omitted]).

2010There is no question that "a bail hearing is a critical stage of the State's criminal process" ( Higazy v Templeton, 505 F3d 161, 172 [2d Cir 2007] [internal quotation marks and citation omitted]).

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People v. Maxamgreen
nyappdiv · 2003 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004In our view, neither of these actions was indicative of bias on the part of County Court and, therefore, recusal was not warranted (see People v Maxam, supra at 793; People v Darling, 276 AD2d 922 , 924 [2000], lv denied 96 NY2d 733 [2001]).

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People v. Koertgegreen
nydistctnassau · 1998 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000The TOP is to be issued “upon good cause shown.” The legislative history indicates that the legislation was necessary “in response to legislative findings that victim and witness intimidation by defendants released on bail or on their own recognizance was a significant problem for prosecutors.” (People v Koertge, 182 Misc 2d 183, 187 [Nassau Dist Ct 1998, Fiechter, J.].) In People v Forman ( 145 Misc 2d 115, 123 [Crim Ct, NY County 1989]), the court observed that the procedures and criteria for the issuance of TOPs “are nowhere set out in a coherent fashion.” While TOPs are issued in coordinat

2000(People v Koertge, supra.) While a TOP hearing may thus be discretionarily ordered where an evidentiary issue is raised, it is also within the discretion of the arraignment Judge to direct one even in the absence of an evidentiary issue, whenever that Judge believes that a continuation of the presentation and inquiry conducted during the bail hearing at arraignment would be useful or productive.

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People v. Formangreen
nycrimct · 1989 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000The TOP is to be issued “upon good cause shown.” The legislative history indicates that the legislation was necessary “in response to legislative findings that victim and witness intimidation by defendants released on bail or on their own recognizance was a significant problem for prosecutors.” (People v Koertge, 182 Misc 2d 183, 187 [Nassau Dist Ct 1998, Fiechter, J.].) In People v Forman ( 145 Misc 2d 115, 123 [Crim Ct, NY County 1989]), the court observed that the procedures and criteria for the issuance of TOPs “are nowhere set out in a coherent fashion.” While TOPs are issued in coordinat

2000The TOP is to be issued “upon good cause shown.” The legislative history indicates that the legislation was necessary “in response to legislative findings that victim and witness intimidation by defendants released on bail or on their own recognizance was a significant problem for prosecutors.” (People v Koertge, 182 Misc 2d 183, 187 [Nassau Dist Ct 1998, Fiechter, J.].) In People v Forman ( 145 Misc 2d 115, 123 [Crim Ct, NY County 1989]), the court observed that the procedures and criteria for the issuance of TOPs “are nowhere set out in a coherent fashion.” While TOPs are issued in coordinat

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People v. Parkergreen
ny · 1982 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989Moreover, under these circumstances, County Court was obliged to consider other factors even if it found a waiver to exist, since a trial in absentia is not automatically authorized (see, People v Parker, supra, at 142).

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Carlson v. Landongreen
scotus · 1952 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1970–1970
1 sentence

1970As the Supreme Court said in Carlson v. Landon ( 342 U. S. 524, 545 [1952]), “ The bail clause was lifted with slight changes from the English Bill of Rights Act.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in New York. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (16)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Armlin green
ny · 1975
2 sentences

1999In support of his motion, defendant argued, in essence, that once it was brought to County Court’s attention, during his arraignment that a psychiatric examination had been ordered (apparently in the course of an earlier bail hearing, before a different Judge), the court had an obligation to follow the procedures set forth at CPL 730.20 before conducting further proceedings or permitting defendant to enter a guilty plea (see, People v Armlin, 37 NY2d 167, 172 ).

1999In support of his motion, defendant argued, in essence, that once it was brought to County Court’s attention, during his arraignment that a psychiatric examination had been ordered (apparently in the course of an earlier bail hearing, before a different Judge), the court had an obligation to follow the procedures set forth at CPL 730.20 before conducting further proceedings or permitting defendant to enter a guilty plea (see, People v Armlin, 37 NY2d 167, 172 ).

21999–1999
Carmel v. Lunney green
ny · 1987
2 sentences

1999Plaintiff’s claim of legal malpractice based on defendants’ representation of him at a bail hearing is precluded as a mat ter of law by his guilty plea (Carmel v Lunney, 70 NY2d 169 ).

1999Plaintiffs claim of legal malpractice based on defendants’ representation of him at a bail hearing is precluded as a mat ter of law by his guilty plea (Carmel v Lunney, 70 NY2d 169 ).

21999–1999
Ayer v. New Hampshire green
scotus · 2004
1 sentence

2011A court officer’s testimony describing a statement made by defendant during a bail hearing was properly allowed into evidence under the requisite balancing test (see People v Mateo, 2 NY3d 383, 424-425 [2004], cert denied 542 US 946 [2004]).

12011–2011
Friar v. Vanguard Holding Corp. green
nyappdiv · 1980
1 sentence

2011That the class members may have suffered the deprivation of their constitutional right to counsel in varying manners—be it through outright denial of counsel during arraignment or a bail hearing, or nonrepresentation at a critical stage—does not compel a conclusion that individual issues predominate; “it is ‘predominance, not identity or unanimity,’ that is the linchpin of commonality” (City of New York v Maul, 14 NY3d at 514 , quoting Friar v Vanguard Holding Corp., 78 AD2d at 98 ; see Fleming v Barnwell Nursing Home & Health Facilities, 309 AD2d 1132, 1133-1134 [2003]).

12011–2011
Rothgery v. Gillespie County green
scotus · 2008
2 sentences

2010CPL 170.10 addresses arraignments relative to an information, simplified traffic information, prosecutor's information or misdemeanor complaint, and sets forth the procedures the court must follow in apprising a defendant of his right to counsel and/or assignment of counsel. [6] Indeed, the Supreme Court of the United States has favorably cited to CPL 180.10 in support of its observation that New York is one of the 43 states that "take the first step toward appointing counsel `before, at or just after initial appearance'" ( Rothgery v Gillespie County, 554 US 191 , ___ and n 14, 128 S Ct 2578

2010CPL 170.10 addresses arraignments relative to an information, simplified traffic information, prosecutor's information or misdemeanor complaint, and sets forth the procedures the court must follow in apprising a defendant of his right to counsel and/or assignment of counsel. [6] Indeed, the Supreme Court of the United States has favorably cited to CPL 180.10 in support of its observation that New York is one of the 43 states that "take the first step toward appointing counsel `before, at or just after initial appearance'" ( Rothgery v Gillespie County, 554 US 191 , ___ and n 14, 128 S Ct 2578

12010–2010
People v. Lewis green
ny · 2005
1 sentence

2007Moreover, the trial court properly permitted the prosecutor to impeach defendant by way of statements made by her attorney at the bail hearing as it is a reasonable inference that such statements were attributable to defendant, and they significantly contradicted her trial testimony (see People v Gary, 44 AD3d 416 [2007]; People v Kallamni, 14 AD3d 316 [2005], lv denied 4 NY3d 854 [2005]).

12007–2007
People v. Kallamni green
nyappdiv · 2005
1 sentence

2007Moreover, the trial court properly permitted the prosecutor to impeach defendant by way of statements made by her attorney at the bail hearing as it is a reasonable inference that such statements were attributable to defendant, and they significantly contradicted her trial testimony (see People v Gary, 44 AD3d 416 [2007]; People v Kallamni, 14 AD3d 316 [2005], lv denied 4 NY3d 854 [2005]).

12007–2007
People v. Rodriguez green
nyappdiv · 2007
1 sentence

2007Finally, as the People concede, the crime was committed before the effective date of the legislation providing for imposition of a DNA databank fee (Penal Law § 60.35 [1] [a] [v] [former (1) (e)]) and, as a result, the imposition of that fee should be vacated (see People v Rodriguez, 36 AD3d 438 [2007], lv denied 8 NY3d 990 [2007]).

12007–2007
People v. Gary neutral
nyappdiv · 2007
1 sentence

2007Moreover, the trial court properly permitted the prosecutor to impeach defendant by way of statements made by her attorney at the bail hearing as it is a reasonable inference that such statements were attributable to defendant, and they significantly contradicted her trial testimony (see People v Gary, 44 AD3d 416 [2007]; People v Kallamni, 14 AD3d 316 [2005], lv denied 4 NY3d 854 [2005]).

12007–2007
People v. Darling green
nyappdiv · 2000
1 sentence

2004In our view, neither of these actions was indicative of bias on the part of County Court and, therefore, recusal was not warranted (see People v Maxam, supra at 793; People v Darling, 276 AD2d 922 , 924 [2000], lv denied 96 NY2d 733 [2001]).

12004–2004
People v. Fowler green
nyappdiv · 1981
1 sentence

1989Since three months elapsed from the date of admonishment at the bail hearing until the time of the trial, in our view the failure of defendant to keep himself on notice for that period of time should not be considered a waiver of such a fundamental right (see, People v Weathers, 94 AD2d 964 ; People v Fowler, 83 AD2d 788 ).

11989–1989
W. W. De Groot, Inc. v. U-Haul of Central New York, Inc. neutral
nyappdiv · 1983
1 sentence

1989Since three months elapsed from the date of admonishment at the bail hearing until the time of the trial, in our view the failure of defendant to keep himself on notice for that period of time should not be considered a waiver of such a fundamental right (see, People v Weathers, 94 AD2d 964 ; People v Fowler, 83 AD2d 788 ).

11989–1989
Sardino v. State Commission green
ny · 1983
1 sentence

1987(Matter of Sardino v State Commn. on Judicial Con duct, 58 NY2d 286, 289 .) We find that the evidence presented at the hearing supported a grant of bail and, accordingly, Criminal Term’s denial of such bail was arbitrary and an abuse of discretion.

11987–1987
Inmates of Boys' Training School v. Affleck green
rid · 1972
1 sentence

1982(See Katz, Juveniles Committed to Penal Institutions — Do They Have the Right to a Jury Trial?, 13 J Fam L 675; Inmates of Boys’ Training School v Affleck, 346 F Supp 1354, 1364 .) For instance, while no provisions are made for a bail hearing, juvenile delinquents may not be detained more than 72 hours before a petition is filed without a court hearing on the appropriateness of detention.

11982–1982
People Ex Rel. Lobell v. McDonnell green
ny · 1947
1 sentence

1981Lobell v McDonnell, 296 NY 109 ), and since all concerned are seeking to avoid unnecessary deprivations of liberty, the courts should declare finally, firmly, forcefully and consistently that it is the public policy of this State to encourage the work of the CJA in the ROR procedures; to urge defendants to provide full and honest information to CJA interviewers for ultimate use by the court and counsel; and to assure defendants that their answers will not be admissible against them in court on the issue of guilt and that only false or inconsistent statements may be employed by the People at tr

11981–1981
Feaster v. Kendall green
sc · 1908
1 sentence

1981Accordingly, since the basic purpose of a bail hearing is to insure a defendant’s appearance (CPL 510.30, subd 2, par [a]; Reynolds v United States, 80 S Ct 30 , 32; People ex rel.

11981–1981

Where else courts name it

CA 33 (1982–2026) PA 27 (1960–2025) TX 25 (1986–2026) MA 23 (1975–2026) RI 21 (1973–2021) NY 16 (1970–2025) VT 15 (1995–2026) NJ 13 (1977–2022) IL 12 (1977–2025) WA 10 (2011–2024) IN 9 (1892–2020) NH 8 (1976–2019) AZ 8 (1970–2017) MN 8 (1972–2024) UT 7 (1993–2025) MD 7 (1972–2014) OH 6 (2008–2024) VA 6 (2008–2024) LA 5 (1972–2001) VI 5 (2006–2023) FL 5 (1980–2024) CT 4 (1970–2009) HI 4 (1982–2007) GA 4 (1985–2023) ME 4 (1981–2023) DE 3 (1969–2020) DC 3 (1981–1995) OR 3 (1971–2022) CO 3 (1975–2020) WI 3 (1987–2006) AK 3 (1977–2016) WY 3 (1991–2015) AL 3 (2002–2026) TN 3 (2010–2025) ND 3 (1983–1999) NM 2 (2006–2023) MO 2 (1979–2023)

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