People v. Jackson

Appeal from a judgment of the County Court of Tompkins County, rendered December 15, 1976, convicting defendant on his plea of guilty of attempted coercion in the first degree. The defendant was indicted on October 30, 1975 for attempted rape in the first degree and two counts of sexual abuse in the first degree, all charges involving victims under 11 years of age. He entered the plea in issue herein on July 9, 1976, on the eve of trial. On December 15, 1976 he was sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not more than four nor less than two years. On his appeal he makes three claims, all of…