A sentence of periodic detention for being knowingly concerned in the importation of ecstasy may be within the sentencing discretion where there is an accumulation of exceptional circumstances including youth, no prior record, a minor role as a 'postbox', substantial cooperation with authorities, a guilty plea, demonstrated rehabilitation, financial desperation as motivation, and parity with a co-offender who received a non-custodial sentence. The parity consideration is relevant where a co-offender who pleaded not guilty received a lesser sentence.
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