People v. Saffore

Chief Judge Desmond.

On June 1, 1965 defendant, having pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor of assault, third degree, was given the maximum sentence allowed therefor by law, that is, he was ordered imprisoned for one year, and was required also to pay a fine of $500, the fine, if not paid, to be served out at the rate of one day’s imprisonment for each dollar remaining unpaid (Penal Law, § 245; Code Crim. Pro., §§ 484, 718). Defendant, married and a father, had no funds or property and was unable to pay the fine, as is undisputed and as was known to the sentencing court. That court had granted…