We reject defendant's contention that the sentence he received was harsh and excessive. At the time of his plea he was specifically informed, and he acknowledged, that no promises were made as to his sentence or on the question of youthful offender status. While he could have received a prison term of 1 1/3 to 4 years (Penal Law § 70.00 [2] [e]; [3] [b]), County Court instead imposed a definite term of one year in jail (Penal Law § 70.00 [4]). Under the circumstances...
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