An upstate New York appeals panel has declined to follow the lead of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in finding unconstitutional New York’s version of a sentencing statute for persistent felony offenders.
An Appellate Division, 3rd Department, panel unanimously rejected arguments by defendant Phillip P. Battease that his 20-year-to-life sentence was excessive and violated the U.S. Constitution.
This content has been archived. It is available through our partners, LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law.
To view this content, please continue to their sites.
Not a Lexis Subscriber?
Subscribe Now
Not a Bloomberg Law Subscriber?
Subscribe Now
LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law are third party online distributors of the broad collection of current and archived versions of ALM's legal news publications. LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law customers are able to access and use ALM's content, including content from the National Law Journal, The American Lawyer, Legaltech News, The New York Law Journal, and Corporate Counsel, as well as other sources of legal information.
For questions call 1-877-256-2472 or contact us at [email protected]
