New York A00322 amends the criminal procedure law to allow appellate review of criminal sentences deemed illegal, unduly harsh, or severe.

New York A00322 amends the criminal procedure law to enable appellate review of criminal sentences that are found to be illegal, unduly harsh, or severe. The bill modifies the law to require courts to modify judgments by reversing the sentence if it is deemed inappropriate, even if an appeal waiver is in place. This change ensures that the fairness and appropriateness of criminal sentences can be reviewed at the appellate level. The act will take effect 60 days after it becomes law.

New York A00322 amends the criminal procedure law to allow appellate review of criminal sentences deemed illegal, unduly harsh, or severe.

New York A00322 amends the criminal procedure law to enable appellate review of criminal sentences that are found to be illegal, unduly harsh, or severe. The bill modifies the law to require courts to modify judgments by reversing the sentence if it is deemed inappropriate, even if an appeal waiver is in place. This change ensures that the fairness and appropriateness of criminal sentences can be reviewed at the appellate level. The act will take effect 60 days after it becomes law.