Ricco v. Irvin

—Determination unanimously confirmed and petition dismissed. Memorandum: There is no merit to petitioner’s contention that the Hearing Officer’s determination that petitioner was guilty of smuggling was not supported by substantial evidence. Petitioner’s involvement in smuggling was established by information from confidential informants and corroborated by an investigation undertaken by correction officers. A reasonable mind would accept such proof in support of the determination made by the Hearing Officer (see, People ex rel. Vega v Smith, 66 NY2d 130, 139).

The Hearing Officer was not…