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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 7 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from People v. Spicer.

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1 People v. Spicer Anchor
illappct · 2007
green “the rule that a court may not consider a factor inherent in the offense is not meant to be applied rigidly, because sound public policy dictates that a sentence be varied in accordance with the circumstances of the offense.” 4
2 People v. Brewer
illappct · 2013
green “the nature and extent of each element of the offense as committed by the defendant.” 3

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