People v. Alvarez

Summary

The New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department unanimously modified the judgment by vacating the mandatory surcharge and fees imposed on Tyler Alvarez at sentencing. The judgment was otherwise affirmed, and the court found the sentence not excessive.

Holdings

1. The sentence was not excessive.
2. The court exercised its interest-of-justice powers to vacate the mandatory surcharge and fees imposed on defendant at sentencing.

Questions Presented

1. Whether defendant's sentence was excessive.
2. Whether the Appellate Division should exercise its interest-of-justice powers to vacate the mandatory surcharge and fees imposed at sentencing.

Disposition

other