Contrary to defendant's argument, he was not automatically entitled to youthful offender treatment simply because he was 16 years old at the time he committed the crime. Rather, youthful offender treatment is within the discretion of the court, upon a determination that the interest of justice would be served by relieving an eligible youth from the onus of a criminal record (CPL 720.20 [1] [a]). The record indicates that defendant was clearly advised, and acknowledged his...
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