The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Manuel A. Muniz, Appellant

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division’s order, holding that the defendant’s knowing, voluntary, and intelligent waiver of the right to appeal was all‑encompassing and therefore barred his double jeopardy claim. The Court explained that, absent any larger societal interest, such a waiver is enforceable even though the double jeopardy issue was not expressly listed in the waiver instrument.