Judgment unanimously affirmed.
Memorandum:
In stating on the record that defendant "should serve a long time and not be released to parole until it's absolutely mandatory," the sentencing court did not depart from the plea bargain or in effect impose a determinate term of nine years. Thus, contrary to defendant's contention, the indeterminate term of incarceration of 4½ to 9 years imposed by County Court is legal (see, Penal Law § 70.04 [former...
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