People v. Lindsay

Summary

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

Holdings

1. The record demonstrated that 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 knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently waived his right to appeal.
2. Whether the valid appellate-waiver precluded review of the defendant's claim that his sentence was excessive.

Disposition

affirmed