People v. Drummond

Summary

The Appellate Division, Second Department affirmed the defendant's sentence following his guilty plea. The court held that the defendant's valid waiver of the right to appeal precluded review of his claim that the sentence was excessive.

Holdings

1. The defendant's contentions challenging the validity of his waiver of the right to appeal were without merit.
2. A valid waiver of the right to appeal precludes appellate review of the defendant's contention that the sentence imposed was excessive.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the defendant's waiver of the right to appeal was valid.
2. Whether the valid waiver of the right to appeal precluded appellate review of the defendant's claim that his sentence was excessive.

Disposition

affirmed