We adhere to our determination that a defendant may not challenge a sentencing error in the defendant's favor (here, sentencing defendant as a second felony offender when he was actually a second violent felony offender), regardless of whether the challenge is made by direct appeal or CPL 440.20 motion (People v McNeil,
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.