People v. Lassiter-Warren

Summary

The Appellate Division, Second Department, affirmed a judgment convicting Javen N. Lassiter-Warren of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree following his guilty plea. The court held that his valid waiver of the right to appeal precluded review of the County Court's discretionary denial of youthful offender treatment.

Holdings

1. Defendant knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently waived his right to appeal.
2. A valid waiver of the right to appeal precludes appellate review of the County Court's discretionary determination to decline to grant youthful offender treatment.

Questions Presented

1. Whether defendant's waiver of the right to appeal was valid.
2. Whether the valid waiver of the right to appeal barred appellate review of the County Court's discretionary determination denying youthful offender treatment.

Disposition

affirmed