A sentencing judge's error in proceeding on the basis of a higher maximum penalty than actually applicable is a material error that causes the sentencing discretion to miscarry, but the appellate court may nonetheless dismiss the appeal if the sentence imposed was appropriate in the circumstances. A sentencing judge must not have regard to uncharged and unadmitted conduct when sentencing on representative counts.
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