PEOPLE v. KENYATTA


52 A.D.2d 783 (1976)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Ibn Kenyatta, Appellant

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

May 11, 1976


Given the unusual background of this case and the apparent absence of any prior record, the sentence, although within prescribed statutory limits, seems unduly harsh. On the other hand, the finding of guilt being affirmed, any modification made here is restricted by statute. (Penal Law, §§ 125.27, 110.05, 70.00, subd 2, par [a]; § 70.00, subd 3, par [a], cl [i])

Silverman, J. (concurring).

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