Defendant pleaded guilty to the crime of manslaughter in the first degree and was sentenced to a term of 7 to 21 years in prison. She argues that the sentence is harsh and excessive. We disagree. Notwithstanding defendant's adverse family background and clean criminal record, she admitted to causing the death of a 2½-year-old child entrusted to her care by inflicting serious physical injuries upon her. In view of this, as well as the fact that the sentence imposed was...
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