The Court confirmed that a total effective sentence of two years' imprisonment with a twelve-month non-parole period was within range for three attempted insurance frauds totalling approximately $80,000, committed by young first offenders. The Court also expressed concern about the growing complexity of sentencing law, particularly the law on prevalence, observing that most sentence appeals can and should be disposed of without citation of authority.
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