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People v. Hughes

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Third Department
Feb 16, 1995
212 A.D.2d 910 (N.Y. App. Div. 1995)

Opinion

February 16, 1995

Appeal from the County Court of Washington County (Hemmett, J.).


Defendant's constitutional challenges to the statutory contraband provisions (Penal Law § 205.25; § 205.00 [3], [4]) based on vagueness and the improper delegation of legislative authority are unpersuasive. Defendant has failed to overcome the strong presumption of constitutional validity attendant to these statutes. We also reject his contention that the prison sentence he received as a second felony offender of 1 1/2 to 3 years was harsh and excessive. The sentence was the most lenient possible and was in accord with the plea arrangement. Defendant was also permitted to plead guilty to a lesser charge. Under the circumstances, we find no reason to disturb the sentence imposed by County Court.

Mikoll, J.P., Crew III, White, Yesawich Jr. and Spain, JJ., concur. Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.


Summaries of

People v. Hughes

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Third Department
Feb 16, 1995
212 A.D.2d 910 (N.Y. App. Div. 1995)
Case details for

People v. Hughes

Case Details

Full title:THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, Respondent, v. ARTIE HUGHES, Appellant

Court:Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Third Department

Date published: Feb 16, 1995

Citations

212 A.D.2d 910 (N.Y. App. Div. 1995)
623 N.Y.S.2d 167

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