People v. Dunlop

We reject the defendant’s contention that his plea of guilty was not knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily entered because the Supreme Court failed to conduct a sufficient inquiry to determine whether he was aware that he possessed the potential defenses of extreme emotional disturbance (Penal Law § 125.25 [1] [a]) and justification (Penal Law § 35.15 [2] [a]). Contrary to the defendant’s contention, his factual recitation of his commission of the crimes did not indicate that these defenses were viable. Thus, the Supreme Court was not required to make a further inquiry (see, People v…