The mere fact of mental illness does not of itself require a more lenient sentence; the sentencing court must examine the relevant facts to determine whether the mental condition has the consequence contended for. In serious robbery cases, the youth of the offender does not substantially moderate the weight of general deterrence and retribution, particularly where the offending is of an adult nature involving violence.
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