People v. H.A.

Summary

The Appellate Division, First Department, unanimously modified the judgments against H.A. by vacating the mandatory surcharge and fees imposed at sentencing, while otherwise affirming. The court exercised its interest-of-justice authority and noted that the People did not oppose the relief.

Holdings

1. The court vacated the mandatory surcharge and fees imposed on defendant at sentencing pursuant to its interest-of-justice powers.
2. The judgments were otherwise affirmed.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Appellate Division should vacate the mandatory surcharge and fees imposed on defendant at sentencing in the interest of justice.
2. Whether the judgments should otherwise be affirmed.

Disposition

other