People v. Strong

I respectfully dissent. Other than retribution, there are three established purposes of sentencing: rehabilitation, deterrence, and the protection of society by isolating the offender (see People v Martinez, 26 NY3d 196, 202 [2015, Pigott, J., dissenting]; People v Broadie, 37 NY2d 100, 112 [1975], cert denied 423 US 950 [1975]; People v Raucci, 136 AD2d 48, 49 [1988]). The paramount and overarching concern is the result upon society; that is, in what manner a particular sentence imposed upon an individual comports with the advancement of our societal goals. Here, I cannot find a societal…