Legal Opinion
In the Matter of Afton C.
New York Court of Appeals
Decided May 5, 2011No. 69PublishedCited by 120 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Ciparick, J.
On this appeal, we consider whether there is sufficient evidence to support a finding that the subject children are neglected pursuant to article 10 of the Family Court Act. We agree with the Appellate Division that the evidence presented is insufficient to prove neglect.
In October 2007, respondent father pleaded guilty to rape in the second degree, engaging in sexual intercourse with a person less than 15 years of age (Penal Law § 130.30 [1]), and patronizing a prostitute in the third degree, which at the time of his conviction was defined as patronizing a…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Nicholson v. ScoppettaNew York Court of Appeals · 2004
- In re Marie B.New York Court of Appeals · 1984
- In re Shaun X.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2002
- In re Christopher C.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2010
- In re Afton C.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2010
3Cited by120 opinions
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- In re Joseph A.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2012
- In re Jayden B.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2012
- In re Destiny EE.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2011
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