Gabrielli, J. Presented for our determination is a constitutional challenge to GPL 720.20 (subd 1) which sets forth the procedures for youthful offender treatment. Appellant claims that the statutory provisions are violative of the equal protection guarantees of the United States and New York State Constitutions because otherwise eligible youths charged with felonies in a "superior court” are afforded youthful offender treatment…
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