PEOPLE v. MATTHEWS


176 A.D.2d 627 (1991)

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

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

October 24, 1991


This is an appeal by the People who contend that the sentencing court was without discretion to impose a sentence of probation. The defendant pleaded guilty to the single count in the indictment.

Absent any error of law, the People have no right to appeal and this court may not interfere with the court's decision to impose a sentence of probation (People v Washington, 175 A.D.2d 732

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