People v. Crandell

—Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: The record does not support the contention of defendant that the sentencing court should have granted defendant youthful offender status, and we decline to disturb the court’s discretionary determination (see, People v Pappas, 198 AD2d 918, lv denied 82 NY2d 928). We have considered defendant’s contention that the sentence imposed is harsh and excessive and conclude that it is without merit.

We further conclude that the contention of defendant in his pro se supplemental brief that he was denied effective assistance of counsel is without merit.…