People v Durant

Summary

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

Holdings

1. The defendant knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently waived his right to appeal.
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 knowing, voluntary, and intelligent.
2. Whether the defendant could obtain appellate review of his excessive-sentence claim despite that waiver.

Disposition

affirmed