People v. James

—Appeal from a judgment of the County Court of Albany County (Breslin, J.), rendered April 12, 1994, convicting defendant upon his plea of guilty of the crime of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth degree.

Defendant pleaded guilty to the crime of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth degree and was *621sentenced to a prison term of 31/s to 10 years. His appellate counsel argues that the sentence imposed upon defendant by County Court is harsh and excessive. Inasmuch as defendant made a knowing and voluntary waiver of his right to appeal as part of his…