People v. Bonser

Summary

The Appellate Division, Third Department affirmed Matthew R. Bonser's convictions for attempted murder in the second degree, burglary in the first degree, and assault in the second degree following his guilty plea. The court held that Bonser's waiver of his right to appeal was knowing, voluntary, and intelligent, and therefore foreclosed his challenge to the severity of his sentence.

Holdings

1. The defendant's waiver of his right to appeal was knowing, voluntary, and intelligent.
2. Because the appeal waiver was valid, defendant's challenge to the perceived severity of his sentence was foreclosed.

Questions Presented

1. Whether defendant's waiver of his right to appeal was knowing, voluntary, and intelligent despite overbroad language in the written waiver.
2. Whether defendant's challenge to the perceived severity of his sentence was foreclosed by the valid appeal waiver.

Disposition

affirmed