People v. Pedraza

New York Court of Appeals
People v. Pedraza, 66 N.Y.2d 626 (N.Y. 1985)
495 N.Y.S.2d 30; 485 N.E.2d 237; 1985 N.Y. LEXIS 17153

People v. Pedraza

Opinion

OPINION OF THE COURT

Order affirmed. It is clear from this record that the sentencing court did consider "the nature and circumstances of the crime and * * * the history and character of the defendant” (Penal Law § 70.02 [2] [c] [i]), correctly including whether, in view of defendant’s physical condition, a sentence of imprisonment would be "unduly harsh”. Thus, it cannot be said that the court failed to exercise its discretion or abused that discretion as a matter of law.

Concur: Chief Judge Wachtler and Judges Jasen, Meyer, Simons, Kaye, Alexander and Titone.

Reference

Full Case Name
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Armando Pedraza, Appellant
Cited By
18 cases
Status
Published