Citation Codes Equivalent Citations citation codes Judges Judith S. Kaye See more information ... Smart Summary People v. Cotto Court of Appeals of the State of New York — Decided December 12, 1991 Factual and Procedural Background This opinion is a short disposition concerning applications in criminal cases for leave to appeal. The Appellate Division, 2nd Department, Kings County rendered a prior decision dated September 23, 1991. On December 12, 1991, the Court of Appeals, through an opinion by Kaye, J., addressed the applications and denied them. Legal Issues Presented The opinion addresses a procedural matter and does not frame distinct legal issues. Arguments of the Parties The opinion does not contain a detailed account of the parties' legal arguments. Table of Precedents Cited No precedents were cited in the provided opinion. Court's Reasoning and Analysis The opinion contains no detailed reasoning or analytical discussion. It consists of a brief disposition by the court stating the outcome of the applications (denial) without elaboration on legal principles or factual analysis. Holding and Implications DISPOSITION: The applications in criminal cases for leave to appeal were DENIED. Implications: The direct effect is that the requested leave to appeal was not granted. The opinion does not include explanatory analysis and does not announce or establish new legal precedent. Show full summary ... PEOPLE v. COTTO KAYE, J. APPLICATIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL Denied. App. Div., 2d Dept, Kings County, 9/23/91