This motion to vacate a sentence to a reformatory term of imprisonment after a youthful offender finding raises a question of novel impression. The issue precisely framed is: may the sentencing court impose, as an alternate sentence, a term of probation upon a youthful offender where the underlying conviction was for a felony which under section 60.05 of the Penal Law required a mandatory term of imprisonment.
Defendants were...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.