Narrative Opinion Summary
The defendant appeals a judgment from the County Court in Orange County, which convicted him of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the second degree following his guilty plea and imposed a sentence. The appellate court affirms the judgment, stating that the defendant's claim of ineffective assistance of counsel lacks support from the record. Additionally, the court finds that the imposed sentence is not excessive. Judges Thompson, Miller, O’Brien, Santucci, and Joy concur with the decision.
Legal Issues Addressed
Excessive Sentence Reviewsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court considered the defendant's sentence and determined that it was not excessive.
Reasoning: Additionally, the court finds that the imposed sentence is not excessive.
Ineffective Assistance of Counselsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court evaluated the defendant's claim of ineffective assistance of counsel and found it unsupported by the record.
Reasoning: The appellate court affirms the judgment, stating that the defendant's claim of ineffective assistance of counsel lacks support from the record.