The principle of extending sentencing leniency to youthful first offenders convicted of armed robbery is not confined to offenders aged 17-18 and may apply to offenders aged 21 or older in appropriate cases, without requiring parity considerations with a co-offender. Asperger's Disorder and expert evidence about the criminogenic effects of incarceration on a vulnerable offender may support immediate parole release even for armed robbery.
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