New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Roy C. Letterlough, Appellant
June 13, 199586 N.Y.2d 259
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals held that a sentencing court may not impose a probation condition requiring the defendant to affix a fluorescent "convicted DWI" sign to his vehicle's license plates because the condition is not reasonably related to rehabilitation and exceeds the court's statutory authority. Accordingly, the Court reversed the Appellate Division, vacated the plea, and remanded the case for further proceedings. Justice Bellacosa dissented, arguing that the condition was reasonably related to rehabilitation and should be upheld.