People v. McCarthy

In satisfaction of a two-count indictment, defendant pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated. Under the terms of the plea agreement, defendant was to participate in the STEPS Road to Recovery program and, if he successfully completed it, he would be sentenced to five years of probation. If defendant did not successfully complete the program, however, he would be sentenced to 2 to 6 years in prison. Defendant failed to successfully complete the program and, as a result, was sentenced to 2 to 6 years in prison. He now appeals.

Defendant’s sole contention is that the sentence is harsh and…