People v. Triscari

Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: The record does not support the argument of defendant that his plea of guilty was coerced by the need to seek medical treatment. When defendant indicated that he felt forced into taking a plea by his need for medical treatment, Supreme Court discontinued the proceedings and stated that it would not accept a plea on that basis. Defendant was allowed to confer with his attorney, and only then admitted to the factual allegations underlying the charges. The record supports the conclusion that the plea was knowing, intelligent and voluntary (see, People v…