KISTLER, J.
The question in this case is whether a criminal defendant who pleads guilty may claim on direct appeal that his or her sentence is unconstitutionally disproportionate. The Court of Appeals held that a defendant may not do so and, applying that rule, issued an order dismissing defendant's appeal. We allowed defendant's petition for review and now reverse the Court of Appeals order and remand for further proceedings.
The state charged defendant with...
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