A sentence of four years' imprisonment for cultivating three cannabis plants by opportunistic harvesting of wild-growing plants, where the offender had a serious criminal history, was manifestly excessive and was reduced to eighteen months. The availability of summary disposal with a lower maximum penalty is a relevant sentencing consideration even where the prosecution has elected to proceed on indictment.
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