Case Name: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. James Murray, Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 2009-12-08
Citations: 68 A.D.3d 896
Docket Number: 
Parties: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v James Murray, Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 68
Pages: 896–897

Head Matter:
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v James Murray, Appellant.
[889 NYS2d 469]

Opinion:
Contrary to the People's contention, the defendant's purported waiver of his right to appeal cannot be considered knowing, voluntary, and intelligent, as the defendant was incorrectly informed that his right to appeal did not include the right to ap pellate review of his sentence on the ground that it was excessive (see People v Cruz, 54 AD3d 962, 963 [2008]; People v Hurd, 44 AD3d 791, 792 [2007]; People v Caleb C., 32 AD3d 543 [2006]). Accordingly, we have considered the defendant's contention that the sentence imposed was excessive, but find it to be without merit (see People v Schnoor, 63 AD3d 760 [2009], lv denied 12 NY3d 929 [2009]; People v De Alvarez, 59 AD3d 732 [2009]; People v Kazepis, 101 AD2d 816 [1984]). Rivera, J.P., Covello, Angiolillo, Leventhal and Roman, JJ., concur.