People v. Martinez

Defendant was charged by indictment with two counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the first degree, and with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first, second and third degrees. Defendant was alleged to have sold approximately four ounces of cocaine on both November 7 and 26, 1984. On each occasion he was said to have received over $5,000 in exchange for the drug.

Defendant pleaded guilty to criminal sale of a controlled substance in the second degree in full satisfaction of the indictment. On accepting the plea, the sentencing court indicated that pursuant to…