New York Court of Appeals

The People of the State of New York v. Vino Green

October 15, 198154 N.Y.2d 878

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division's order, holding that the sentencing error—failure to allow the defendant to make a personal statement—was not preserved for appellate review. The court noted that the error was not constitutional and could have been remedied if raised at sentencing.