New York S00330 amends the criminal procedure law to enable appellate review of the fairness and appropriateness of an imposed criminal sentence.

New York S00330 amends section 470.15 of the criminal procedure law. It mandates that if a court determines a sentence imposed upon a valid conviction is illegal or unduly harsh or severe, the court shall modify the judgment by reversing the sentence and affirming the conviction. This change takes effect 60 days after the law is enacted.

New York S00330 amends the criminal procedure law to enable appellate review of the fairness and appropriateness of an imposed criminal sentence.

New York S00330 amends section 470.15 of the criminal procedure law. It mandates that if a court determines a sentence imposed upon a valid conviction is illegal or unduly harsh or severe, the court shall modify the judgment by reversing the sentence and affirming the conviction. This change takes effect 60 days after the law is enacted.