¶1 After Apprendi, every fact (other than the fact of a prior conviction) that increases the defendant’s sentence beyond the statutory maximum may be used only if it was either proved beyond a reasonable doubt to the trier of fact at trial or admitted by the defendant. Apprendi v. New Jersey, <a href="/opinion/118381/apprendi-v-new-jersey/#490" aria-description="Citation for case: Apprendi v. New…
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