People v. Howard

Roman, J.,

concurs in part, and dissents in part, and votes to affirm the judgment, with the following memorandum: I agree with the majority’s determination that the defendant’s convictions should not be disturbed. However, I disagree with the majority’s conclusion that the indeterminate sentence of imprisonment of 20 years to life imposed upon the defendant’s conviction of burglary in the second degree was excessive and would, therefore, affirm the judgment of conviction.

Generally, the determination as to what constitutes an appropriate sentence is a matter entrusted to the sound discretion…