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State of New York v. Christopher Baldner
Date: 11-21-2025
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Judge: Bryan Rounds
Court: Supreme Court, Ulster County, New York
Plaintiff's Attorney: Ulster County, New York, District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Kingston, New York criminal defense lawyer represented former New York trooper charged with murder, manslaughter and other crimes.
Christopher Baldner, age 52, was accused of causing the death of a 11-year-old girl who was a passenger in an SUV in a high-speed chase that resulting in a crash.
On December 2, 2020, Baldner stopped a Dodge Journey driven by Tristin Goods for speeding.
Good and Baldner got into a confrontation, and Goods sped away and was chased by Baldner, who eventually rammed Goods vehicle killing the child passenger.
Christopher Baldner, age 52, was accused of causing the death of a 11-year-old girl who was a passenger in an SUV in a high-speed chase that resulting in a crash.
On December 2, 2020, Baldner stopped a Dodge Journey driven by Tristin Goods for speeding.
Good and Baldner got into a confrontation, and Goods sped away and was chased by Baldner, who eventually rammed Goods vehicle killing the child passenger.
Outcome:
The Defendant was found not guilty on seven of the eight charges against him but the jury failed to reach a verdict on the manslaughter charge.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of New York v. Christopher Baldner?
The outcome was: The Defendant was found not guilty on seven of the eight charges against him but the jury failed to reach a verdict on the manslaughter charge.
Which court heard State of New York v. Christopher Baldner?
This case was heard in Supreme Court, Ulster County, New York, NY. The presiding judge was Bryan Rounds.
Who were the attorneys in State of New York v. Christopher Baldner?
Plaintiff's attorney: Ulster County, New York, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Kingston Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of New York v. Christopher Baldner decided?
This case was decided on November 21, 2025.