The court's upward departure to risk level two is based on clear and convincing evidence (see generally Correction Law § 168-n [3]). The court properly concluded that defendant's history of psychiatric illness and medication noncompliance enhanced his risk of reoffending. In making that finding, the court appropriately considered the report of a CPL article 730 examination prepared in connection with the underlying conviction, including statements made by defendant...
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