Sentence affirmed.
The indeterminate sentence imposed upon defendant, after he was given and declined the opportunity to withdraw his plea, was in accordance with the Penal Law (see Penal Law, § 70.00, subd 3, par [b]; § 70.02, subd 4), and was not excessive. The sentencing court, pursuant to statute, was required to impose a minimum sentence which was one third of the maximum sentence (see L 1978, ch 481, amdg Penal Law, § 70.00, subd 3, par [b], and...
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