Narrative Opinion Summary
The defendant appealed an amended judgment from the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, which revoked a previously imposed probation sentence due to a violation and imposed a prison sentence for a prior conviction of driving while intoxicated. The appellate court affirmed the amended judgment, finding that after reviewing the record, there were no nonfrivolous issues for appeal. The application by the defendant's counsel to withdraw was granted, referencing relevant case law, including Anders v. California and People v. Paige. The judges, Sullivan, Rosenblatt, Altman, Hart, and Friedmann, concurred with this decision.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appellate Review for Nonfrivolous Issuessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court conducted a review of the record and determined that there were no nonfrivolous issues warranting an appeal.
Reasoning: The appellate court affirmed the amended judgment, finding that after reviewing the record, there were no nonfrivolous issues for appeal.
Revocation of Probationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision to revoke the defendant's probation due to a violation, resulting in the imposition of a prison sentence.
Reasoning: The defendant appealed an amended judgment from the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, which revoked a previously imposed probation sentence due to a violation and imposed a prison sentence for a prior conviction of driving while intoxicated.
Withdrawal of Appellate Counselsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court granted the application by the defendant's counsel to withdraw, in line with established case law standards.
Reasoning: The application by the defendant's counsel to withdraw was granted, referencing relevant case law, including Anders v. California and People v. Paige.