People v. Hoffman

Summary

The New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Department unanimously affirmed a judgment convicting Paul R. Hoffman, Jr., upon his guilty plea, of assault in the second degree. The court held that, even assuming the waiver of appeal was invalid, the defendant's sentence was not unduly harsh or severe.

Holdings

1. The sentence was not unduly harsh or severe.

Questions Presented

1. Whether defendant's waiver of the right to appeal was valid and precluded review of the sentence.
2. Whether defendant's sentence for assault in the second degree was unduly harsh or severe.

Disposition

affirmed