People v. Carter

Summary

The New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Department affirmed a judgment convicting Noah Carter of attempted criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree following his guilty plea. The court held that Carter knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently waived his right to appeal, precluding review of his claim that the imposed period of postrelease supervision was excessive.

Holdings

1. The record demonstrated that Carter knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently waived his right to appeal.
2. A valid waiver of the right to appeal precludes appellate review of a claim that the period of postrelease supervision imposed as part of the sentence was excessive.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the defendant knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently waived his right to appeal.
2. Whether the defendant's valid appeal waiver precluded appellate review of his contention that the period of postrelease supervision was excessive.

Disposition

affirmed