Judgment unanimously affirmed.
Memorandum:
The sentencing court did not abuse its discretion in denying defendant's motion to withdraw his guilty plea. Defendant's belated protestations of innocence, unsubstantiated claims of mental incapacity and groundless allegations of ineffective assistance of counsel are insufficient to warrant a hearing on the motion (see, People v Barnett,
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