N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 470.10

Current through 2024 NY Law Chapters 1-49, 52, and 61-117
Section 470.10 - Determination of appeals; definitions of terms

The following definitions are applicable to this article:

1. "Reversal" by an appellate court of a judgment, sentence or order of another court means the vacating of such judgment, sentence or order.
2. "Modification" by an appellate court of a judgment or order of another court means the vacating of a part thereof and affirmance of the remainder.
3. "Corrective action" means affirmative action taken or directed by an appellate court upon reversing or modifying a judgment, sentence or order of another court, which disposes of or continues the case in a manner consonant with the determinations and principles underlying the reversal or modification.

N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 470.10