People v. Benard

*324OPINION OF THE COURT

Peter J. Benitez, J.

Defendant was originally charged in a felony complaint with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first degree (Penal Law §220.21), a class A-l felony, in a felony complaint which alleged that he possessed a mixture of cocaine and other substances having an aggregate weight in excess of four ounces. After plea discussions between the Special Narcotics Prosecutor and defense counsel the People agreed to dismiss the charge of Penal Law § 220.21 and add a charge of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree (Penal Law…