New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Duane Moore, Appellant
May 3, 198461 N.Y.2d 575
Summary
The Court held that when the aggregate maximum term of consecutive sentences exceeds the statutory limitation, the term is deemed to be reduced to that limitation rather than being voided. Accordingly, the 32‑year aggregate maximum was deemed to be 30 years and the Appellate Division's order was affirmed.