Standley v. New York State Division of Parole

Appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court (Connor, J.), entered October 17, 2005 in Albany County, which dismissed petitioner’s application, in a proceeding pursuant to CPLR article 78, to review a determination of the Board of Parole denying petitioner’s request for parole release.

Petitioner is currently serving a term of 20 years to life in prison upon his conviction of murder in the second degree. At his first appearance before the Board of Parole in July 2003, his request for parole was denied, but he successfully challenged the denial and was granted a de novo hearing in July 2004.…