New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Anthony N. Pacherille, Appellant
May 12, 201525 N.Y.3d 1021
Summary
The Court affirmed the Appellate Division's decision, holding that a valid waiver of the right to appeal forecloses appellate review of a sentencing court's discretionary denial of youthful offender status once the court has considered the request. The dissent argued that such waiver is contrary to the statutory mandate and legislative intent of CPL 720.20.