New York S08944 amends the criminal procedure law to allow certain guilty pleas with court and people's consent.

New York S08944 amends the criminal procedure law to allow defendants to enter a guilty plea with both the court's permission and the people's consent. This applies when the plea is in the interest of justice, considering the nature and circumstances of the criminal conduct, available evidence, and the defendant's history and character. The factors supporting this opinion must be recorded, but failure to do so does not allow the defendant to set aside the plea or sentence. The bill also specifies that such a plea does not impact whether any conviction is considered a predicate felony.

New York S08944 amends the criminal procedure law to allow certain guilty pleas with court and people's consent.

New York S08944 amends the criminal procedure law to allow defendants to enter a guilty plea with both the court's permission and the people's consent. This applies when the plea is in the interest of justice, considering the nature and circumstances of the criminal conduct, available evidence, and the defendant's history and character. The factors supporting this opinion must be recorded, but failure to do so does not allow the defendant to set aside the plea or sentence. The bill also specifies that such a plea does not impact whether any conviction is considered a predicate felony.