Legal Opinion

Collins v. Fischer

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

Decided January 23, 2014Published

1Opinion of the Court

*974We confirm. The misbehavior report, together with the testimony of the recipient of the note and the captain to whom she reported the incident, provide substantial evidence supporting the determination of guilt (see Matter of Monroe v Fischer, 87 AD3d 1300, 1301 [2011]; Matter of Morusma v Fischer, 74 AD3d 1675, 1675 [2010]). The contrary testimony of petitioner and his inmate witness presented a credibility issue for the Hearing Officer to resolve (see Matter of Connelly v Griffin, 101 AD3d 1211, 1212 [2012]; Matter of Truman v Fischer, 75 AD3d 1019, 1020 [2010]). Petitioner’s claim that he…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Monroe v. FischerAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2011
  2. Truman v. FischerAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2010
  3. Morusma v. FischerAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2010
  4. Russell v. SelskyAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2008
  5. Morgan v. GoordAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2004

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