Case Name: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. David Cherry, Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 2000-12-27
Citations: 278 A.D.2d 865
Docket Number: 
Parties: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v David Cherry, Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 278
Pages: 865–865

Head Matter:
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v David Cherry, Appellant.
[718 NYS2d 691]

Opinion:
Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: We reject defendant's contention that Supreme Court abdicated its sentencing discretion to the victims. Contrary to the contention of defendant, the record establishes that his waiver of the right to appeal was knowing, voluntary and intelligent (see, People v Kemp, 94 NY2d 831, 833). That waiver encompasses defendant's challenge to the severity of the sentence (see, People v Hidalgo, 91 NY2d 733, 737). In any event, the sentence is neither unduly harsh nor severe. (Appeal from Judgment of Supreme Court, Erie County, Forma, J. — Attempted Sexual Abuse, 2nd Degree.) Present — Pigott, Jr., P. J., Green, Hayes, Wisner and Lawton, JJ.