A sentencing judge's misstatement of the maximum penalty does not constitute material error where there are clear indications throughout the sentencing proceedings that the judge was aware of the correct maximum, including correct statements in written submissions, oral exchanges demonstrating independent research, and a correct statement immediately before pronouncing sentence. Whether a misstatement amounts to material error depends on the facts of each case.
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