Convicted of driving while impaired, Kenneth Strongreen claimed that he hadn't been told what the consequences of his guilty plea would be.
Because the Kings County Criminal Court judge neglected to mention that probation would be imposed, the Appellate Term, Second Department, thought that error made the plea "per se invalid," thus requiring that the conviction be vacated and the matter sent back for "further proceedings."
Was Strongreen, strongarmed?
To view a copy of the Appellate Term's decision, please use this link: People v. Strongreen