Ordered that the sentence is affirmed.
The defendant pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the first degree. On appeal, the defendant contends that his sentence was excessive. The People argue that the defendant's contention is precluded by the defendant's waiver of his right to appeal.
"A waiver of the right to appeal is effective only so long as the record demonstrates that it was made knowingly, intelligently and voluntarily" (People v Lopez,
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