Legal Opinion

Lopez v. Fischer

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided January 14, 2010PublishedCited by 10 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

During a routine search of petitioner’s cell, a correction officer discovered two flat pieces of metal sharpened to a point on one end secreted under the sink drain pipe. Petitioner was charged in a misbehavior report with possessing a weapon. He was found guilty following a tier III disciplinary hearing. The determination was affirmed on administrative appeal, prompting petitioner to commence this CPLR article 78 proceeding.

We confirm. The misbehavior report, together with the corroborating testimony adduced at the hearing, provide substantial evidence to support the determination of guilt…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. Muller v. FischerAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2009
  2. Gimenez v. ArtusAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2009
  3. Williams v. GoordAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2006
  4. Johnson v. RockAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2009
  5. Edwards v. GoordAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2004

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3Cited by10 opinions

  1. Barclay v. KnowlesAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2010
  2. Barnes v. BezioAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2011
  3. Gonzalez v. VenettozziAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2012
  4. Al-Ibrahim v. FischerAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2010
  5. Giano v. PrackAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2013

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