A sentencing judge's error as to the offender's age at the time of offending — specifically, treating a child offender as an adult — may contribute to the magnitude of the sentence and warrant resentencing on appeal. An offender's serious medical conditions (including cancer, cluster headaches, and associated depression and anxiety) that make imprisonment more onerous than it would otherwise be are a relevant consideration on resentencing and may justify a reduction in the overall sentence.
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