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.