Defendant contends on this appeal that his sentence of 5 to 15 years' imprisonment upon his plea of guilty of the crime of burglary in the second degree was harsh and excessive in light of the more lenient sentences imposed upon his codefendants. County Court is not required to give equal sentences to all participants in a crime, but is free to consider distinguishing factors in making its sentencing decisions (see, People v Danny G.,
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