People v Hart

Holding The court affirmed the conviction, determining that the defendant knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently waived his right to appeal through a combined oral and written waiver. Consequently, the defendant’s challenges to the severity of the sentence and fine were precluded, while his plea voluntariness claims were deemed unpreserved.

The court’s words

the totality of the circumstances reflects that defendant knowingly, voluntarily and intelligently waived his right to appeal

2026 NY Slip Op 06595, at the official text

advising a defendant of the potential maximum sentence to which he or she may be subject does not generally amount to coercion

2026 NY Slip Op 06595, at the official text

the exact amount of restitution was not specified as part of the plea agreement

2026 NY Slip Op 06595, at the official text