People v. Ceijas

Appeal from a judgment of the County Court of Tompkins County, entered February 9, 1976, convicting defendant, upon his plea of guilty, of the crime of attempted grand larceny in the second degree, and sentencing him to an indeterminate term of imprisonment having a maximum of four years. The only issue presented to this court on appeal is whether or not the sentence imposed was so harsh and excessive as to require modification. It is well settled that appellate courts will not interfere with the discretion and judgment exercised by a sentencing court, except under extraordinary circumstances…