People v Jacobs

Holding The court affirmed the judgment, finding that the defendant’s admission of a probation violation was knowing, voluntary, and intelligent. The appellate court determined that the defendant’s claim of coercion was conclusory and unsupported by the record, which showed she acted freely after consulting with counsel.

The court’s words

Under the totality of the circumstances, we conclude that defendant's admission was knowing, voluntary and intelligent

2026 NY Slip Op 06489, at the official text

defendant advised the court that she had not been forced or coerced to accept the plea bargain

2026 NY Slip Op 06489, at the official text

This claim, however, is made in conclusory fashion, without any record support

2026 NY Slip Op 06489, at the official text