People v. Godbold

Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: We reject the contention of defendant that County Court improvidently exercised its discretion in denying his request for youthful offender treatment {see, People v Vera, 206 AD2d 494; People v Williams, 204 AD2d 1002, Iv denied 83 NY2d 973). The plea bargain provided for an indeterminate term of incarceration of 31/3 to 10 years, while the maximum term of incarceration authorized for a youthful offender is an indeterminate term of l 1/3 to 4 years {see, CPL 720.20 [1] [a]; Penal Law § 60.02 [2]).

The contention that defendant was denied effective…