The court's determination was an appropriate exercise of discretion. The record shows defendant was a high-level participant in an international narcotics distribution ring, who personally dealt with large amounts of drugs and money, and was apprehended in possession of 50 kilograms of cocaine. Given these facts, the court properly concluded that "substantial justice" dictated denial of resentencing (see e.g. People v Salcedo,
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PEOPLE v. MONTOYA
45 A.D.3d 496 (2007)
847 N.Y.S.2d 41
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, Respondent, v. JAIME MONTOYA, Appellant.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
Decided November 29, 2007.
Decided November 29, 2007.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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