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People v. Orr

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Second Department
Apr 11, 1977
57 A.D.2d 578 (N.Y. App. Div. 1977)

Summary

In People v Orr (57 A.D.2d 578) this argument was dismissed on the ground that the tolling provisions constitute a rational exercise of legislative judgment in that a prior felon can properly be required to demonstrate his ability to function in society in a lawful manner for 10 years in order to avoid being sentenced as a recidivist.

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Opinion

April 11, 1977


Appeal by defendant from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Kings County, rendered March 1, 1976, convicting him of assault in the first degree, upon a jury verdict, and imposing sentence. Judgment affirmed. The tolling provision for periods of incarceration contained in section 70.06 Penal of the Penal Law constitutes a rational exercise of legislative judgment. A prior felon can properly be required to demonstrate that he can function in society in a law-abiding manner for a 10-year period in order to avoid being sentenced as a recidivist. We find no merit in defendant's other contentions. Cohalan, Acting P.J., Hawkins, Suozzi and Mollen, JJ., concur.


Summaries of

People v. Orr

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Second Department
Apr 11, 1977
57 A.D.2d 578 (N.Y. App. Div. 1977)

In People v Orr (57 A.D.2d 578) this argument was dismissed on the ground that the tolling provisions constitute a rational exercise of legislative judgment in that a prior felon can properly be required to demonstrate his ability to function in society in a lawful manner for 10 years in order to avoid being sentenced as a recidivist.

Summary of this case from People v. Woodman
Case details for

People v. Orr

Case Details

Full title:THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, Respondent, v. WILLIAM E. ORR…

Court:Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Second Department

Date published: Apr 11, 1977

Citations

57 A.D.2d 578 (N.Y. App. Div. 1977)

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