PEOPLE v. JOHNSON


50 A.D.2d 970 (1975)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Willie James Johnson, Appellant

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Third Department.

December 11, 1975


The sole issue upon this appeal is whether or not the sentence imposed by the trial court was so harsh and excessive as to require a modification by this court. The rule is well established that appellate courts will not interfere with the discretion and judgment exercised by a sentencing court, except under extraordinary circumstances. Pursuant to section 70.00 of the Penal Law, the court must impose a sentence of at least three years and can impose an indeterminate term...

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