People v. Ramirez

OPINION OF THE COURT

Smith, J.

The primary issue here is whether Supreme Court’s imposition of three consecutive sentences for robbery is permissible under the facts of this case and the Penal Law. 1

The indictment charged defendant with three counts of robbery against the Mount Vernon Money Center and two individuals, for a total of nine counts of robbery in the first degree (Penal Law § 160.15). The jury found defendant guilty of each of these counts. Supreme Court, exercising its discretionary sentencing power, imposed the following term of imprisonment: sentences on the robbery counts…