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p. 949The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v Michael C. Wheeler, Appellant. [722 NYS2d 446]
Judgment
p. 950
unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: We reject the contention of defendant that he was denied effective assistance of counsel (see, People v Flores, 84 NY2d 184 , 189). County Court’s Sandoval compromise reflects a proper exercise of the court’s discretion (see, People v Walker, 83 NY2d 455 , 458-459; People v Davis, 168 AD2d 218 , lv denied 77 NY2d 876 ). The evidence, viewed in the light most favorable to the People (see, People v Contes, 60 NY2d 620 , 621), is legally sufficient to support the conviction. Defendant failed to preserve for our review his contention that prosecutorial misconduct deprived him of a fair trial (see, CPL 470.05 [2]; People v Balls, 69 NY2d 641 , 642), and we decline to exercise our power to review it as a matter of discretion in the interest of justice (see, CPL 470.15 [6] [a]). The sentence is not unduly harsh or severe. (Appeal from Judgment of Steuben County Court, Furfure, J. — Aggravated Unlicensed Operation Motor Vehicle, 1st Degree.) Present— Pigott, Jr., P. J., Green, Wisner, Kehoe and Burns, JJ.
Cases cited
- People v. Flores 84 NY2d 184 at 189 p. 950
- People v. Walker 83 NY2d 455 at 458-459 p. 950
- People v. Contes 60 NY2d 620 at 621 p. 950
- People v. Balls 69 NY2d 641 at 642 p. 950