A sentencing judge's failure to expressly use the words 'youth' or 'youthful offender' in sentencing remarks does not constitute appealable error where the conduct of the plea hearing demonstrates that the applicant's youth and its implications were considered. However, best practice requires express treatment of youth in sentencing reasons.
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