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State of New York v. Jacob Snide
Date: 10-09-2025
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Judge: Andra Ackerman
Court: Supreme Court, Albany County, New York
Plaintiff's Attorney: Albany County, New York, District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Albany Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory
Description:
Albany, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Manslaughter in the Second Degree, Assault in the Second Degree and two counts of Reckless Driving.
Jacob Snide, age 33, was accused of causing an accident that killed motorcyclist t Patrick LaFortune Jr. and killed him on Route 9 in July.
Jacob Snide was arraigned on a four-count indictment Monday in front of the Honorable Andra Ackerman that charges him with Manslaughter in the Second Degree, Assault in the Second Degree and two counts of Reckless Driving.
The indictment alleges that on July 14 at around 5 p.m. on Route 9W in the area of Corning Hill Road in Glenmont, Snide recklessly operated a southbound vehicle when he crossed over the centerline and struck LaFortune, 32, of Schenectady, who was travelling northbound.
LaFortune later died at Albany Medical Center Hospital as a result of injuries from the crash.
The indictment also alleges that Snide was recklessly operating his vehicle earlier in the day when he caused a minor collision in the area of Clinton Avenue and Quail Street about an hour before the fatal crash. Police were never notified of the incident.
Snide was arrested on Sunday by Bethlehem Police on the strength of a sealed indictment. He pleaded not guilty Monday and was remanded without bail to the custody of the Albany County Correctional Facility.
Assistant District Attorneys Elizabeth Jektyan and Katherine Miller of the Vehicular Crimes Unit are prosecuting the case.
Jacob Snide, age 33, was accused of causing an accident that killed motorcyclist t Patrick LaFortune Jr. and killed him on Route 9 in July.
Jacob Snide was arraigned on a four-count indictment Monday in front of the Honorable Andra Ackerman that charges him with Manslaughter in the Second Degree, Assault in the Second Degree and two counts of Reckless Driving.
The indictment alleges that on July 14 at around 5 p.m. on Route 9W in the area of Corning Hill Road in Glenmont, Snide recklessly operated a southbound vehicle when he crossed over the centerline and struck LaFortune, 32, of Schenectady, who was travelling northbound.
LaFortune later died at Albany Medical Center Hospital as a result of injuries from the crash.
The indictment also alleges that Snide was recklessly operating his vehicle earlier in the day when he caused a minor collision in the area of Clinton Avenue and Quail Street about an hour before the fatal crash. Police were never notified of the incident.
Snide was arrested on Sunday by Bethlehem Police on the strength of a sealed indictment. He pleaded not guilty Monday and was remanded without bail to the custody of the Albany County Correctional Facility.
Assistant District Attorneys Elizabeth Jektyan and Katherine Miller of the Vehicular Crimes Unit are prosecuting the case.
Outcome:
ALL DEFENDANTS ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN OTHERWISE.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of New York v. Jacob Snide?
The outcome was: ALL DEFENDANTS ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN OTHERWISE.
Which court heard State of New York v. Jacob Snide?
This case was heard in Supreme Court, Albany County, New York, NY. The presiding judge was Andra Ackerman.
Who were the attorneys in State of New York v. Jacob Snide?
Plaintiff's attorney: Albany County, New York, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Albany Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was State of New York v. Jacob Snide decided?
This case was decided on October 9, 2025.