People v. Benard

OPINION OF THE COURT

Peter J. Benitez, J.

Defendant was originally charged 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 *178ounces. 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 § 221.16, a class B…