The Jurisic guideline stating that a sentence of less than three years 'should be exceptional' where aggravating conduct amounts to 'abandonment of responsibility' does not impose a ceiling of three years where conduct falls below that threshold. The guideline formulations must not be treated as statutory words to be construed; they are indicators only. A sentencing judge may publicly acknowledge the grief caused to victims' families without this constituting the taking into account of irrelevant material, provided the acknowledgment is not given weight in determining the sentence.
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