Case Name: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Jon Santiago, Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 2012-12-26
Citations: 101 A.D.3d 1155
Docket Number: 
Parties: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Jon Santiago, Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 101
Pages: 1155–1155

Head Matter:
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Jon Santiago, Appellant.
[955 NYS2d 886]

Opinion:
Contrary to the People's contention, the defendant did not validly waive his right to appeal (see People v Lopez, 6 NY3d 248, 256 [2006]; People v Wright, 89 AD3d 874, 874-875 [2011]).
However, the Supreme Court providently exercised its discretion in denying the defendant's request for youthful offender treatment (see CPL 720.20 [1]). Moreover, the sentences imposed were not excessive (see People v Suitte, 90 AD2d 80 [1982]). Mastro, J.P., Rivera, Roman and Sgroi, JJ., concur.