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THE SENTENCING COURT’S REJECTION OF YOUTHFUL-OFFENDER STATUS FOR THE DEFENDANT UPHELD (CT APP).

The Court of Appeals, affirming the Appellate Division, determined the sentencing court properly rejected youthful-offender status for the defendant. People v Rivera, 2023 NY Slip Op 05967, CtApp 11-21-23

 

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