People v Garcia

Holding The court modified the judgment to vacate the conviction for criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and dismiss that count to effectuate the plea bargain. The court affirmed the remaining conviction for strangulation in the second degree and declined to address the ineffective assistance claim.

The court’s words

vacating the conviction of criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and dismissing that count

2026 NY Slip Op 06263, at the official text

for the purpose of effectuating the plea bargain agreed upon by the parties and the court

2026 NY Slip Op 06263, at the official text