People v. Weinstock

Memorandum. Judgment of conviction unanimously modified as a matter of discretion in the interest of justice by reducing the sentence imposed to time served; as so modified, judgment of conviction affirmed.

The evidence set forth in the return and arraignment memorandum establishes that defendant >was fully apprised of his rights and knowingly waived the right to counsel (cf. People v. Springs, N. Y. L. J., Nov. 18, 1974, p. 17, col. 2). We agree with the People’s concession that the sentence is “ excessively harsh and should be modified to time served.” However, it should be noted that…