New York Court of Appeals

The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Alex Ramirez, Appellant

December 20, 199689 N.Y.2d 444

Summary

The Court of Appeals held that the sentencing court must modify the robbery sentences so that counts arising from a single act run concurrently, but affirmed that consecutive sentences are permissible for the robbery of Bailey's handgun as a distinct act. The Court also declined to review the defendant's alleged lineup counsel violation, finding it beyond its jurisdiction.