A 17-year-old was sentenced today to eight years in state prison and five years post-release supervision for trying to kill an acquaintance by cutting his throat while he slept.
The sentence Cayuga County Judge Thomas Leone chose for Cody L. Anderson, 17, originally of Red Creek, fell between the sentences requested by the Cayuga County District Attorney's Office and Anderson's counsel, David Elkovitch.
Chief Assistant District Attorney Jon Budelmann had asked for a 15-year prison term. Elkovitch requested a six-year prison term and that Anderson be considered for youthful offender adjudication.
Anderson could have been sentenced between five and 25 years in state prison.
Anderson walked through the open door of the male victim's Foote Street, Auburn, apartment at 3 a.m. Aug. 29, went into his bedroom and cut his throat with a metal blade.
Chief Assistant District Attorney Jon Budelmann had asked for a 15-year prison term. Elkovitch requested a six-year prison term and that Anderson be considered for youthful offender adjudication.
Anderson could have been sentenced between five and 25 years in state prison.
Anderson walked through the open door of the male victim's Foote Street, Auburn, apartment at 3 a.m. Aug. 29, went into his bedroom and cut his throat with a metal blade.
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