New York Court of Appeals

The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Rashad McNair, Appellant

October 22, 200913 N.Y.3d 821

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division's order, holding that the trial court properly conducted the required inquiry under the Lopez exception and that the defendant waived any further challenge to his plea allocution. Because the issue was not preserved, the Court could not reverse the judgment.