New York S04764 amends the criminal procedure law to allow defendants to appeal violations of their right to make a personal statement at sentencing.

New York S04764 amends the criminal procedure law by modifying section 380.50. It ensures that defendants retain the right to appeal if their right to make a personal statement at sentencing was violated, despite having signed a waiver of appeal. The court must ask the defendant if they wish to make such a statement before pronouncing sentence. This change takes effect immediately.

New York S04764 amends the criminal procedure law to allow defendants to appeal violations of their right to make a personal statement at sentencing.

New York S04764 amends the criminal procedure law by modifying section 380.50. It ensures that defendants retain the right to appeal if their right to make a personal statement at sentencing was violated, despite having signed a waiver of appeal. The court must ask the defendant if they wish to make such a statement before pronouncing sentence. This change takes effect immediately.