Unanimously reversed, on the law and as a matter of discretion in the interest of justice, and matter remanded for resentencing or withdrawal of the plea.
On September 25, 1978, the defendant pleaded guilty to assault in the first degree. The court promised that the maximum sentence would be zero to five years' incarceration and that the minimum would be zero to three years. The court further warned defendant that, if he failed to appear for sentencing, a 15-year...
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