CHAMBERS, J.
¶ 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,
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