There is no merit to defendant's argument that his sentence must be reduced under Penal Law § 70.30 (1) (c), which provides that the aggregate maximum terms of consecutive sentences imposed for two or more crimes, one of which was a class B felony, cannot exceed 30 years. An aggregate sentence that exceeds the statutory limit is not illegal, but is simply to be "deemed" equal to the limitation by the Department of Correctional Services (People v Moore,
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PEOPLE v. SCAROLA
186 A.D.2d 78 (1992)
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Michael Scarola, Appellant
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
September 24, 1992
September 24, 1992
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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