People v Pressley

Holding The court affirmed the judgment, holding that the defendant’s valid waiver of the right to appeal precluded review of the sentence’s excessiveness. The court declined to exercise interest of justice jurisdiction regarding the order of protection because the issue was unpreserved.

The court’s words

The record demonstrates that the defendant knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently waived his right to appeal

2026 NY Slip Op 05978, at the official text

the defendant's valid waiver of his right to appeal precludes appellate review of his contention that the sentence imposed was excessive

2026 NY Slip Op 05978, at the official text

the contention is unpreserved for appellate review, as he did not raise the issue at sentencing

2026 NY Slip Op 05978, at the official text

we decline to exercise our interest of justice jurisdiction to reach the contention

2026 NY Slip Op 05978, at the official text