A sentence of eight years' imprisonment with a serious violent offence declaration is within range for armed robbery in company involving a planned home invasion with sustained and serious violence, even where the offender has no prior history of violence. A guilty plea in the face of overwhelming evidence may not demonstrate remorse and may attract limited discount.
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