In the Matter of M.A.R. Jr., a Child v. the State of Texas

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• concluding that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in imposing a sentence of 55 years to life in prison on a juvenile offender who killed a person, as the trial court considered and weighed the relevant sentencing factors
• providing that a claim that the trial court failed to adequately consider mitigating factors and imposed an excessive sentence, presents a substantial question
• providing that a claim that the trial court failed to adequately consider mitigating factors and imposed an excessive sentence, presents a substantial question
• stating that a discretionary sentencing claim may be preserved at the sentencing hearing
• stating “an excessive sentence claim—in conjunction with an assertion that the court failed to consider mitigating factors—raises a substantial question”
• stating “an excessive -9- J-A17024-25 sentence claim — in conjunction with an assertion that the court failed to consider mitigating factors—raises a substantial question”

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