In People v. Favor , Docqun Favor pled guilty to attempted robbery in the first degree, believing he would be subjected to a maximum prison term of 7 years. Before he was sentenced, Favor requested a furlough -- a temporary delay -- to attend to some personal matters. The County Court of Broome County granted this request but cautioned Favor that if he didn't appear for the hearing, he would face up to 15 years in prison.
Of course, Favor pulled a "no show," and was sentenced to 14 years.
On appeal, the Appellate Division, Third Department, affirmed, noting that the County Court "appropriately informed [Favor] of the potential consequences of breaching the conditions of his furlough."
Despite his prior plea agreement, the County Court was authorized to extend Favor's sentence, which the AD3 found neither harsh nor excessive.
We're guessing someone was guilty of asking for one too many Favors.
To download a copy of the Appellate Division's decision, please use this link: People v. Favor