Fresh evidence of a delusional disorder that was latent at the time of sentencing but subsequently manifested is admissible on appeal to reopen the sentencing discretion, where the disorder makes imprisonment more burdensome. However, the dual character of mental illness — as both mitigatory and potentially indicating greater danger to the community — must be weighed in re-sentencing.
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