OPINION OF THE COURT
RONALD A. ZWEIBEL, J.
Defendant was convicted after a trial by jury of burglary in the first degree (Penal Law § 140.30 [2]), a class B felony offense, and various misdemeanors. The People allege that defendant has two prior nonviolent felony convictions for which he has served respective sentences in excess of one year.
Defendant challenges New York's discretionary persistent felony offender sentencing scheme, citing
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Let's get started
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.