People v. Briel

Appeal from the judgment of the County Court of Franklin County (Main, Jr., J), rendered September 6, 2005, convicting defendant upon his plea of guilty of the crime of attempted burglary in the second degree.

Defendant was indicted for burglary in the second degree, petit larceny and possession of a forged instrument in the second degree. The charges arose out of an unlawful entry into a residence wherein, among other things, a check, cigarettes and medication were taken. Ultimately, pursuant to a negotiated plea bargain agreement, defendant pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of attempted…