Opinion
Motion No. 2022-00750 RICR
05-10-2024
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Ivan Das, Appellant.
Unpublished Opinion
MOTION DECISION
WAVNY TOUSSAINT, P.J., MARINA CORA MUNDY, LISA S. OTTLEY, JJ.
DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion by Russ Altman-Merino, Esq., counsel for appellant on an appeal from a judgment of conviction of the Criminal Court of the City of New York, Richmond County, rendered August 9, 2022, to be relieved as counsel and to withdraw the appeal on the ground that appellant has abandoned the appeal.
Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and no papers having been filed in opposition thereto, on the court's own motion, it is
ORDERED that appellant is directed to show cause before this court why an order should or should not be made and entered dismissing the appeal on the ground that he has abandoned the appeal, by filing an affirmation or an affidavit on that issue in the office of the Clerk of this court on or before June 14, 2024; and it is further, ORDERED that the motion by counsel is held in abeyance in the interim; and it is further, ORDERED that the Clerk of this court or his designee is directed to serve a copy of this order to show cause upon appellant at his last known place of residence, and upon the attorney who last appeared for him, and upon the District Attorney, by ordinary mail pursuant to CPL 470.60 (2).