New York Court of Appeals

The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Wilfredo Moyett, Appellant

November 21, 20067 N.Y.3d 892

Summary

The Court held that the defendant's waiver of appeal was invalid because he was misinformed that a guilty plea extinguishes the right to appeal and there was no written or informed waiver; consequently the Appellate Division's order was reversed and the case remanded for consideration of the excessive sentencing issue.