Contrary to the defendant's contention, the fact that the sentence imposed after trial was greater than the sentence offered during plea negotiations does not establish that he was punished for asserting his right to proceed to trial. It is to be anticipated "that sentences handed out after trial may be more severe than those proposed in connection with a plea" (People v Pena,
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PEOPLE v. LOPEZ
2005-04119.
67 A.D.3d 929 (2009)
888 N.Y.S.2d 417
2009 NY Slip Op 08636
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, Respondent, v. VINCENTE LOPEZ, Appellant.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Second Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
Decided November 17, 2009.
Decided November 17, 2009.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Second Department.
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