People v. Betancur

Appeal from a judgment of the County Court of Sullivan County (Kane, J.), rendered May 22, 1992, convicting defendant upon his plea of guilty of the crimes of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the second degree and criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree.

The record reveals that defendant’s plea of guilty and waiver of his right to appeal was knowing, voluntary and intelligent, and, as such, the negotiated plea will be enforced (see, People v Seaberg, 74 NY2d 1). There is no merit to defendant’s contention that he was coerced to plead guilty to ensure a…