Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.
The defendant argues that the present matter should be remitted for resentencing because, at the sentencing proceedings held on April 28, 1993, the court allowed the victim to make a statement as authorized by CPL 380.50 (2) (b). The defendant argues that CPL 380.50 (2) (b) is unconstitutional in that "it serves no useful purpose in the sentencing process". We disagree.
The psychological impact that the defendant's crime...
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