The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Terrance Johnson, Appellant

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals held that the trial court's modification of the sentencing terms of a plea agreement—specifically, denying youthful offender status and imposing a longer prison term—vitiated the defendant's earlier waiver of the right to appeal. Because the waiver was no longer valid, the Court reversed the Appellate Division’s affirmation and remanded for consideration of the defendant’s appeal claims.